Crispy Crumbed Chicken Schnitzels

INGREDIENTS

- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 4 Tegel Lean & Lite Premuim Breast Schnitzel
- cut in half
- 2 – 3 tbsp oil

Serves :

Cooking time:

METHOD

Place the eggs in a shallow bowl and beat lightly. Place the flour on a plate and mix in the salt and pepper. Place the breadcrumbs on a separate plate.

Dip the schnitzel pieces in the flour, then the egg and lastly in the breadcrumbs. Place on a plate, cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the schnitzels in batches for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil to cook each batch as necessary.

Drain on paper towels.

Serve with a tomato, avocado and basil salsa.

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