Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy
Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy is a delicious and crispy dish, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Place each chicken breast between parchment and pound to 1/4 inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up dishes with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 340–360°F. Fry chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Keep warm.
- In the same skillet, keep 2 tablespoons drippings or add oil. Cook onion 8–10 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook 3–4 minutes.
- Slowly add broth while stirring. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve schnitzel with gravy.
Notes
- Ensure oil is at the right temperature for a crispy chicken.
- You can substitute chicken broth with beef broth for a richer flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel with gravy
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg