Gluten-Free Schnitzel Bites
Published: May 24, 2015 |
By: Kristina Stosek
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Difficulty
Moderate
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Serves
4
Average Rating: 5
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Rated By: 2 users
Schnitzel bites are one of the best-loved snacks. They are tender chicken breasts encased in crispy coating. Serving them as finger food with mustard is popular or add a small salad when serving for lunch
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, slice into 1-inch thickness
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. GF garlic powder
¾ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
2 large eggs, whisked
2 cups gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 tsp. GF oregano leaves
1 cup coconut or grapeseed oil or as needed for frying (they are not deep fried)
Lemon slices, lettuce leaves and or thinly sliced cabbage for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt and garlic powder
Mix breadcrumbs with oregano
Prepare three bowls for dipping; flour, eggs and breadcrumbs
Dip chicken in the flour and coat well, then dip in eggs and then in breadcrumbs. Place chicken pieces on a parchment paper until ready to cook
Preheat oil over medium heat in a frying pan (the oil should be about 1/2 inch deep) once the oil is heated place coated chicken carefully in the oil and fry for 3 – 4 minutes per side, or until cooked. Place on a paper towel to remove excess oil and
Place cooked chicken on a paper towel to remove excess oil and then cut into strips
Serve over lettuce and or thinly sliced cabbage drizzled with lemon juice
TIP: you can prepare the schnitzels in advance. After coating the chicken place them on a plate and refrigerate. Do not cover them or they will become soggy.
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