Baked Chicken Schnitzel
Baked Chicken Schnitzel delivers a crisp, golden crust with juicy, tender meat inside, thanks to the hot sheet pan and light drizzle of olive oil. Paprika-kissed flour, a quick egg dip, and lemon-scented breadcrumbs give each bite a bright, savory crunch. Serve it weeknights or for casual gatherings with lemon wedges and a simple salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Chicken Schnitzel, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil over the foil. Place the baking sheet in the oven as it heats.
- 3
Meanwhile, set the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a sturdy, flat surface. Pound them firmly with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Mix the flour and paprika in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, and black pepper together. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and lemon zest.
- 5
Dredge 1 piece of chicken in the flour and shake off the excess. Dip it into the beaten egg, lifting to let excess egg drip back into the bowl. Press it into the bread crumbs to coat both sides. Place the breaded chicken, without stacking, on a plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 6
Take the baking sheet out of the oven. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the hot baking sheet and drizzle more olive oil over each piece.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue baking until the centers are no longer pink and the breading is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 536.69 kcal High 27%
- Protein 64.59 g Good Source 129%
- Carbohydrate 46.8 g 17%
- Total Fat 9.84 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.95 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 218.74 mg High 73%
- Sodium 864.88 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.61 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 4.13 g --
- Added Sugars 3.4 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 94.99 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.28 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 237.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 18.65 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.8 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Baked Chicken Schnitzel is an Austrian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chicken Breast, Eggs, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 536.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Chicken Schnitzel?
- It is an Austrian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Baked Chicken Schnitzel made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Chicken Schnitzel?
- Explore these Austrian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Chicken Schnitzel?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 536.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Chicken Schnitzel easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Baked Chicken Schnitzel healthy?
- Baked Chicken Schnitzel has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 536.69 calories and 64.59 g of protein, or 129% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 864.88 mg (38% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.95 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.4 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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