eCook Meal
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
with panko breadcrumbs, basil pesto & a Caprese melt
When a schnitzel is homemade, it’s crispier on the outside and more tender on the inside – and it can be as easy as it is delicious! This one’ll make your heart melt right along with its sizzling topping of mozzarella, basil pesto & tomato. Served with oven-roasted sweet potato and a tangy tomato salad for freshness.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
CRISPY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
SCHNITTY PREP
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness and season.
CRUMBS!
Prepare two shallow dishes: one containing the flour (seasoned lightly), the other containing the cheesy panko crumb. In a third shallow dish, whisk 1 egg with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water. Coat each breast piece in the flour, then in the egg, and lastly in the crumb. When coating in the crumb, press it into the meat so it sticks and coats evenly. Make sure the piece is fully coated in one mixture before moving on to the next. Dust off any excess in between coatings. Set aside until frying.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
IRRESISTIBLY CRISPY
When the sweet potato has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Fry the schnitzel/s until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a greased baking tray. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, top with a couple of tomato slices, and smear with basil pesto. Pop in the oven until the cheese has melted and the schnitzel/s are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 5ml [10ml]|#7DA0D7 of olive oil. Toss through the remaining tomato slices, the salad leaves, and some seasoning.
ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…
Serve up a generous portion of sweet potato alongside the crispy schnitzel/s. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the salad and serve on the side. Deliciousness is as easy as that!
CRISPY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
SCHNITTY PREP
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness and season.
CRUMBS!
Prepare two shallow dishes: one containing the flour (seasoned lightly), the other containing the cheesy panko crumb. In a third shallow dish, whisk 1 egg with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water. Coat each breast piece in the flour, then in the egg, and lastly in the crumb. When coating in the crumb, press it into the meat so it sticks and coats evenly. Make sure the piece is fully coated in one mixture before moving on to the next. Dust off any excess in between coatings. Set aside until frying.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
IRRESISTIBLY CRISPY
When the sweet potato has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Fry the schnitzel/s until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a greased baking tray. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, top with a couple of tomato slices, and smear with basil pesto. Pop in the oven until the cheese has melted and the schnitzel/s are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 5ml [10ml]|#7DA0D7 of olive oil. Toss through the remaining tomato slices, the salad leaves, and some seasoning.
ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…
Serve up a generous portion of sweet potato alongside the crispy schnitzel/s. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the salad and serve on the side. Deliciousness is as easy as that!
CRISPY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
SCHNITTY PREP
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness and season.
CRUMBS!
Prepare two shallow dishes: one containing the flour (seasoned lightly), the other containing the cheesy panko crumb. In a third shallow dish, whisk 2 eggs with 2 tbsp of water. Coat each breast piece in the flour, then in the egg, and lastly in the crumb. When coating in the crumb, press it into the meat so it sticks and coats evenly. Make sure the piece is fully coated in one mixture before moving on to the next. Dust off any excess in between coatings. Set aside until frying.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
IRRESISTIBLY CRISPY
When the sweet potato has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Fry the schnitzels until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a greased baking tray. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, top with a couple of tomato slices, and smear with basil pesto. Pop in the oven until the cheese has melted and the schnitzels are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 15ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of olive oil. Toss through the remaining tomato slices, the salad leaves, and some seasoning.
ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…
Serve up a generous portion of sweet potato alongside the crispy schnitzels. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the salad and serve on the side. Deliciousness is as easy as that!
CRISPY SWEET POTATO
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
SCHNITTY PREP
Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness and season.
CRUMBS!
Prepare two shallow dishes: one containing the flour (seasoned lightly), the other containing the cheesy panko crumb. In a third shallow dish, whisk 2 eggs with 2 tbsp of water. Coat each breast piece in the flour, then in the egg, and lastly in the crumb. When coating in the crumb, press it into the meat so it sticks and coats evenly. Make sure the piece is fully coated in one mixture before moving on to the next. Dust off any excess in between coatings. Set aside until frying.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
IRRESISTIBLY CRISPY
When the sweet potato has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Fry the schnitzels until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a greased baking tray. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, top with a couple of tomato slices, and smear with basil pesto. Pop in the oven until the cheese has melted and the schnitzels are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 15ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of olive oil. Toss through the remaining tomato slices, the salad leaves, and some seasoning.
ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…
Serve up a generous portion of sweet potato alongside the crispy schnitzels. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the salad and serve on the side. Deliciousness is as easy as that!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R165.66
for 4 servings · R41.41 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 23% of packR5.25
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Grated Mozzarella Cheese needs 200 gAyrshire Mozzarella Cheese 600 g 600 g at R129.99 · 33% of packR43.33
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Sweet Potato Chunks needs 1 kgBulk Kara Sweet Potatoes 2 kg 2 kg at R54.99 · 50% of packR27.50
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Balsamic Vinegar needs 60 mlWillow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R59.99 · 24% of packR14.40
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Tomatoes needs 4Flavourburst™ Snacking Tomatoes 175 g R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Cheesy Panko Crumb
- Cake Flour
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Crispy Chicken Schnitzel?
The preparation time for Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with panko breadcrumbs, basil pesto & a Caprese melt is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with panko breadcrumbs, basil pesto & a Caprese melt?
The total time required to make Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with panko breadcrumbs, basil pesto & a Caprese melt is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Crispy Chicken Schnitzel provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Crispy Chicken Schnitzel?
Balsamic Vinegar, Cake Flour, Cheesy Panko Crumb, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato Chunks, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Crispy Chicken Schnitzel?
Calories: 922, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 61.1 grams, Sugar: 22.8 grams, Salt: 670 grams
How do I prepare Crispy Chicken Schnitzel?
ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…: Serve up a generous portion of sweet potato alongside the crispy schnitzel/s. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the salad and serve on the side. Deliciousness is as easy as that! IRRESISTIBLY CRISPY: When the sweet potato has 10 minutes remaining, return the pan to a medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Fry the schnitzel/s until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a greased baking tray. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, top with a couple of tomato slices, and smear with basil pesto. Pop in the oven until the cheese has melted and the schnitzel/s are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving. In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 5ml [10ml]|#7DA0D7 of olive oil. Toss through the remaining tomato slices, the salad leaves, and some seasoning. SUNNY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. CRUMBS!: Prepare two shallow dishes: one containing the flour (seasoned lightly), the other containing the cheesy panko crumb. In a third shallow dish, whisk 1 egg with 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tsp of water. Coat each breast piece in the flour, then in the egg, and lastly in the crumb. When coating in the crumb, press it into the meat so it sticks and coats evenly. Make sure the piece is fully coated in one mixture before moving on to the next. Dust off any excess in between coatings. Set aside until frying. SCHNITTY PREP: Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker side and ending at the thinner point (be careful not to cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness and season. CRISPY SWEET POTATO: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Crispy Chicken Schnitzel?
Balsamic Vinegar, Cake Flour, Cheesy Panko Crumb, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato Chunks, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
How many calories does Crispy Chicken Schnitzel have?
922 calories
How much fat content does Crispy Chicken Schnitzel have?
grams