Pizza Schnitzel
A brilliant fusion of crispy chicken schnitzel and cheesy pizza toppings that kids and adults will absolutely love.
Ingredients
- •4 thin chicken cutlets (about 1.5 lbs or 700g)
- •1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- •2 large eggs, beaten
- •1.5 cups seasoned breadcrumbs or panko (150g)
- •0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying
- •1 cup marinara or pizza sauce (240ml)
- •1.5 cups shredded dairy-free mozzarella style cheese or regular mozzarella depending on dietary need (150g)
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Set up a standard breading station with three shallow bowls: place the flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs in the third.
- 3
Season the chicken cutlets lightly with salt and pepper.
- 4
Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- 6
Fry the breaded cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 7
Place the fried schnitzels in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Spoon a generous tablespoon or two of marinara sauce over the top of each schnitzel, spreading it out slightly.
- 9
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the sauce and dust the tops with dried oregano.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- 11
Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, and serve warm.
💡 Chef tips
- For an even healthier version, you can bake the breaded schnitzels at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes instead of frying them in oil.
- You can assemble the schnitzels with sauce and cheese ahead of time, keep them covered in the refrigerator, and just pop them in the oven right before dinner.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a toaster oven to keep the crust crispy.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished pizza schnitzels should have a satisfyingly crisp, golden crust topped with bubbling, melted cheese and savory tomato sauce, smelling irresistibly like a cross between fried chicken and a fresh pizza.