Chicken schnitzels with green bean and rice salad
Delight in crispy Chicken Schnitzels paired with a refreshing green bean and rice salad. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a golden breadcrumb crust, complemented by a vibrant mix of white rice, green beans, fresh parsley, spearmint, red onion, and a zesty lemon finish. Enjoy a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a satisfying meal. Ready in under an hour!
- 10 Mar 2024
- Cook time 30 min
- Prep time 25 min
- 4 Servings
- 12 Ingredients
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Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally into thinner cutlets.
- Place each cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat together the eggs and milk.
- In a third bowl, combine the bread crumbs and chopped fresh parsley.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat in the bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer the cooked schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, blanched green beans, chopped spearmint, and thinly sliced red onion. Add lemon zest and toss to combine.
- Divide the green bean and rice salad among serving plates.
- Top each plate with a chicken schnitzel.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon, if desired.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, pound them to an even thickness before breading.
- For an extra-crispy schnitzel, let the breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before frying.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to ice water to retain their bright green color and crunchy texture.
- Make sure to season both the flour and the bread crumbs to enhance the flavor of the schnitzels.
- Feel free to add other fresh herbs like basil or cilantro to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 460 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 630kcal | 25% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 54g | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 70g | 21% |
| Fiber 4.84g | 13% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 18g | 22% |
| Saturated 4.09g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 330mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 150ug | 17% |
| Choline 330mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 0.76mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 0.73mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 20mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 1.66mg | 98% |
| Vitamin B9 180ug | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 1.13ug | 47% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E 1.81mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K 70ug | 56% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 160mg | 12% |
| Copper, Cu 0.32mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 5.00mg | 45% |
| Magnesium, Mg 100mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus, P 640mg | 51% |
| Potassium, K 1070mg | 31% |
| Selenium, Se 70ug | 130% |
| Sodium, Na 320mg | 22% |
| Zinc, Zn 3.14mg | 29% |
| Water | |
| Water 290g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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