Pizza Schnitzel
A delightful fusion of crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese that kids will adore.
Ingredients
- •4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- •1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- •2 large eggs, beaten
- •1.5 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- •1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- •1 cup marinara sauce
- •1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- 2
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even half-inch thickness.
- 3
Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: place the flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second, and the breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese in the third.
- 5
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Fry the breaded chicken cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 8
Place the fried schnitzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over the top of each schnitzel.
- 10
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and a pinch of dried oregano generously over the sauce.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- 12
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- You can prepare the breaded chicken cutlets up to a day in advance and keep them covered in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
- For extra crunch, bake the assembled pizza schnitzels on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a toaster oven to maintain the crispy crust.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished pizza schnitzels feature an irresistibly crispy, golden crust topped with bubbly, melted cheese and savory tomato sauce that smells wonderfully of Italian herbs.