Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy
A classic comfort dish featuring crispy chicken and a rich mushroom gravy, perfect for a warm family meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Schnitzel
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for frying For cooking the schnitzel
For the Mushroom Gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For gravy
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour For gravy
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch sugar Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound each chicken breast between parchment paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
Cooking the Schnitzel
- Heat oil in a skillet to 340–360°F (medium-high). Fry chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Keep the chicken warm on a rack or in a low oven.
Making the Mushroom Gravy
- In the same skillet, leave about 2 tablespoons of drippings or add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook the diced onion for 8–10 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until they release moisture and brown.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of flour and cook for 3–4 minutes while stirring to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly add the 3 cups of broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if desired. Simmer until thickened into a gravy.
Serving
- Serve the schnitzel hot topped with the mushroom gravy.
Notes
To keep schnitzel crisp, place on a rack in a warm oven until serving. Best eaten with simple sides like mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, green beans, or a salad.