These chicken schnitzels are everything a weeknight dinner should be — golden and crisp outside, juicy inside, and crowned with a bubbling tomato-cheese topping. The fresh tomato, herbs, and garlic topping melts into the chicken as it bakes, so every bite is savory and satisfying. If you love chicken cutlets, you will also enjoy our Juicy Chopped Chicken Cutlets with Cheese and Chicken and Vegetable Cutlets, and Serious Eats has a great guide to getting a crisp, even crust on fried chicken.
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken fillet
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper
- For the topping:
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 100 g cheese (half grated into the mix, half for topping)
- Fresh dill and parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt
Instructions
- Slice the fillet lengthwise and pound lightly. Season with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry on slightly above medium heat, 1 minute per side.
- For the topping: mix the chopped tomato and herbs, half the grated cheese, garlic, sour cream, and mustard; salt to taste.
- Spread the topping over the chicken pieces and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes.
Tips
- Pound the fillet to an even thickness so it cooks quickly and stays juicy.
- Let the fried schnitzels rest for a minute before adding the topping, so the crust stays crisp under the cheese — Allrecipes has more ideas for keeping breaded chicken crunchy.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad, or with our Cutlets in Creamy Mushroom Sauce on the side for a heartier table.
Nutrition
Per serving: 259 kcal, protein 40 g, fat 4.6 g, carbs 12.6 g.