2021-03-22
Cornflake chicken schnitzel (improved version)
Instructions
Thin chicken breast pieces
- Wash the chicken before cutting.
- Cut it into thin pieces and put them in a large container.
- Rinse again.
- Cover with very lightly salted water.
- Let sit while you crush the cornflakes.
- Stir once more and pour off the water.
Crushed cornflakes
- Crush softly under a blanket in a plastic bag (the bag is bound to get pinholes).
- Later in the process, use the bag to mix the cornflakes over the breasts.
Marinade
Put the following ingredients on top of the pieces:
- ~3 tsp paprika powder
- ~1 tsp kebab seasoning
- ~2 tsp ginger powder
- red pepper flakes
- salt
Then:
- Mix thoroughly.
- Lightly sprinkle garlic powder over the top.
- 3 lemon drops per cut piece.
- Let rest.
- While marinating, prepare everything for the frying process below.
Egg wash
- Mix one or two eggs.
- Add 1.5 tsp of oregano.
- Add a bit of paprika powder for colour.
- Add red pepper flakes.
- Mix again.
Frying
Heat up oil in the frying pan, preferably close to deep-frying temperature. Lay out and apply in the following order:
- all-purpose flour
- egg wash
- cornflake bag
- frying pan