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Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Homemade Mayo Coleslaw

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Golden, juicy, pan-fried perfection

Evenly flattened, perfectly seasoned, and fried until irresistibly crunchy — the ultimate weeknight winner.

That perfect crunch!

Serves
4

Prep
20 min

Cook
15 min

Served with
Creamy Coleslaw

Ingredients – Chicken Schnitzel

½ cup plain flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or fresh)
Salt and pepper
4 chicken breast fillets
Sunflower or vegetable oil (for shallow frying)

Method – Chicken Schnitzel

1. Wrap each chicken breast in cling-film and flatten with a rolling pin until the same thickness throughout (about 1 cm / ½ inch).

2. Set up three bowls: flour (seasoned), egg + milk (beaten), breadcrumbs (seasoned).

3. Dip each fillet: flour → shake → egg → breadcrumbs. Press crumbs on well.

4. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high. Fry 4–6 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

The Ultimate Creamy Coleslaw
with real homemade mayonnaise

Homemade Mayonnaise (makes ~1 cup)

1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
¾ cup (180 ml) neutral oil (sunflower, grapeseed or light olive)
Salt and white pepper

Method: Whisk yolk, mustard, lemon juice and pinch salt. Add oil drop by drop at first while whisking constantly, then in a thin stream. Keep whisking until thick and glossy. Season. (Stick blender works brilliantly!)

Creamy Coleslaw

½ small head white cabbage, very finely shredded
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
3 spring onions, finely sliced (or ½ red onion)
½–¾ cup homemade mayonnaise
1–2 tablespoons lemon juice or white wine vinegar
Salt and plenty of black pepper

Method: Toss vegetables in a big bowl. Add mayo and lemon/vinegar. Mix well. Taste — it should be creamy and tangy. Let sit 20–30 min before serving for best flavour.

Pro tip: Homemade mayo turns good coleslaw into legendary coleslaw — you’ll never go back to shop-bought!

Crispy golden schnitzel + cool, creamy homemade coleslaw = dinner perfection.