Elmimar Kitchen
World Cuisine

Crispy German Chicken Schnitzel with Lemon

Editorial Team September 15, 2026 1 min read

About this recipe

The most famous dish of Germany and Austria, loved by children and adults for its puffy, flaky crust and tender chicken inside.

The secret

Pound the breasts very thin, and do not press the crumbs on hard, so the crust puffs up and ripples away from the meat as it fries.

Serve it with

Serve hot with fries or a cold German potato salad and fresh lemon wedges.

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