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Air-Fried Chicken Schnitzel with Capers and Lemon
Breville Test Kitchen

Breville Test Kitchen

Air-Fried Chicken Schnitzel with Capers and Lemon

This healthier version of the Austrian classic, combines a golden crisp crumb with capers and zesty lemon. It’s sure to become a family favorite and a staple in your weeknight meal collection.
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50 mins total time

25 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4

Ingredients


Measurements:

For the schnitzels

  • panko breadcrumbs icon
    2½ cups (5¼ oz) panko breadcrumbs
  • olive oil icon
    ¼ cup (2 fl oz) olive oil
  • boneless and skinless chicken breast icon
    4 x 12 oz boneless and skinless chicken breasts

    fat trimmed

  • all-purpose flour icon
    ½ cup (2½ oz) all-purpose flour
  • kosher salt icon
    1½ tsp kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper icon
    Freshly ground black pepper

    to season

  • large egg icon
    3 large eggs
  • milk icon
    ¼ cup (2 fl oz) milk

For the capers and lemon

  • extra-virgin olive oil icon
    ⅓ cup (2¾ fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
  • capers icon
    ½ cup (2½ oz) capers

    well drained

  • fresh lemon juice icon
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • finely chopped flat-leaf parsley icon
    2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • 1Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 10 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
  • 2Combine the crumbs and oil and rub together. Spread evenly in the roasting pan.
  • 3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, stir the crumbs. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
  • 4Butterfly the chicken by slicing the breast in half horizontally, without cutting all the way through and open out. Place the chicken on a piece of plastic wrap and place another piece on top. Using a mallet, flatten the chicken to ½-inch thick. Set aside.
  • 5The crumbs should be golden brown. If not, shake the pan and give them a few more minutes. Transfer the crumbs to a plate to cool.
  • 6Move the wire rack to position 8. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 18 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 
  • 7Place the flour, salt and pepper on a plate and mix to combine. Place the eggs in a bowl with the milk and whisk to combine.
  • 8Coat each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg wash and allow to drain. Coat in the crumbs, shaking off the excess. Place in a single layer in the air fry basket.
  • 9Once preheated, place the roasting pan on the wire rack to collect any drips during cooking. Place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
  • 10Heat the oil in a small saucepan over high heat for 30 seconds. Add the capers and cook, gently swirling the pan, for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
  • 11The schnitzels are ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads a minimum of 165°F. If not, cook them a little longer. 
    Tip: The size of the chicken breast can alter the cooking time. For best results, using a probe, test for doneness a couple of minutes before the end of the cook.
  • 12Mix the parsley into the capers and lemon and drizzle over the schnitzels.
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