Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Sauce

Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Sauce

Author: Lauren Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: German Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways
  • 1 tsp salt flakes
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (1 for cooking, 1 for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 300 ml thickened/heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Mashed potatoes, steamed rice or pasta (for serving)
  • Steamed greens (for serving)
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)
Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Pat the seasoning in well.
  2. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
  4. Add the schnitzels and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Remove schnitzels from skillet and let them rest.
  6. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  7. Stir in chicken stock, cream, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  8. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Return schnitzels to the skillet and coat them in sauce, heating through.
  10. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, and steamed greens, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

  1. For a lighter sauce, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Ensure to taste the sauce to adjust seasonings as necessary.