Chicken Schnitzel with Herby Green Goddess Salad

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Ingredients
Serving Size: 3-4 people
For the Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup flour (seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tbsp white sesame seeds and 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
Neutral oil, for frying
For the Green Goddess Dressing
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh dill
¼ cup fresh basil
1 small handful mint leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp agave syrup (or honey)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
¼ tsp salt
Fresh black pepper, to taste
For the Salad
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup shaved parmesan
Squeeze of lemon
Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Make the dressing first
In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water to loosen until pourable. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.Prep the chicken
Season the pounded chicken breasts well with salt and pepper.Set up dredging station
Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko with in another.Bread the chicken
Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into egg, and press firmly into the panko mixture until fully coated.Cook the schnitzel
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel or rack and season lightly with salt. Squeeze fresh lemon over the top if desired.Make the salad
In a bowl, toss the shredded iceberg with the green goddess dressing (as much as desired)Assemble
Place the hot schnitzel on a plate, pile the dressed iceberg salad directly on top, then drizzle with extra green goddess and finish with more shaved parmesan and cracked pepper.

There’s something deeply satisfying about a perfectly crisp chicken schnitzel. Golden, crunchy, and juicy in the center, it’s the kind of dish that is so simple you don't know why you don't eat it more. BUT...this version takes it a step further, layering it with a fresh salad tossed in a creamy, herby green goddess dressing. And it wouldn't be Naughty Fork without a shower of Parmesan on top. It's an easy weeknight dinner that needs to be added to your rotation.
salad, BarelyDressedSalads, chicken, mains


