Learn how to make the best homemade Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich recipe!
This quick & easy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich is ready to serve in under an hour. It’s the perfect hand held entree to serve at birthday parties, summer buffets and al fresco lunches at the cottage.
Chicken breasts are pounded until thin, dredged in egg, flour and panko crumbs then shallow fried until crispy and golden brown.
You’ll love feasting on our flavourful Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich recipe featuring fried breaded chicken breasts, cabbage slaw, honey barbecue sauce, lettuce and brioche buns.
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What Is Schnitzel?
A schnitzel is a thin slice of meat. The meat is usually made thin by pounding with a meat tenderizer or mallet.
Most commonly, the meat is breaded before deep frying. Breaded schnitzel is popular in many countries and can be made using veal, pork, chicken, mutton, beef, or turkey.
The German word schnitzel is a diminutive of sniz, ‘to slice’. The name Wiener Schnitzel, thed world’s most famous schnitzel, first appeared in European kitchens in 1845.
Wiener Schnitzel is a popular Viennese dish made of veal and traditionally garnished with a slice of lemon and either potato salad or cabbage coleslaw.
Today, the English term schnitzel means in general all types of breaded, fried, flat pieces of meat. The original Austrian recipe is very similar to the dish escalope in France, tonkatsu in Japan, cotoletta in Italy, kotlet schabowy in Poland, milanesa in Argentina, chuleta valluna in Colombia and chicken fried steak of the United States.
The Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich can be found all over the world today thanks to US fast food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Popeyes, and Wendy’s.
These fast food restaurants serve their own version of crispy breaded chicken, stuffed inside a bun and often served with fries.
You can also find plenty of gourmet Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches served everywhere from fine dining restaurants to neighbourhood pubs.
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Travel to America To Eat A Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
I love traveling to America!
As a professional food and travel journalist I’ve had the opportunity to eat my way through award winning restaurants and historic markets across the US.
I’ve munched my way through memorable meals in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and District of Columbia.
What I love most about traveling throughout America is the opportunity to sample unique dishes in each region and city. The Soul Food dishes in New Orleans and Savannah are unique to what you might find on restaurant menus in Portland, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu or Detroit.
America takes top prize when it comes to sandwich culture. Visit any large cosmopolitan city in the US or Canada and you’ll find Banh Mi Sandwiches served in Chinatown, breaded chicken cutlets topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella in Little Italy, and a plethora of options at historic delis.
Once back home from an American road trip you’ll have a newfound appreciation for the versatility of the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich!
Where To Eat A Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
If you live in a large city in Canada or America you’ll likely have access to a local restaurant or deli that serves a mouth-watering Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich.
The popular sandwiches are typically served at fast food restaurants, diners, pubs, delis, sandwich shops and casual family restaurants.
In Toronto you may find Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches on the menu at restaurants like Union Chicken, Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder, Joey, The Lakeview, Brock Sandwich, and Le Gourmand.
My Family Loves Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches
I love traveling to Europe!
Chicken Schnitzel is one of my favourite dishes to order when visiting Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where it is common on restaurant menus.
After returning home from my 4th trip to Germany I decided to make homemade schnitzel for my family and serve it as a sandwich.
I knew my parents would love this homemade Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich recipe because they enjoy breaded chicken fingers, creamy coleslaw and gourmet sandwiches.
This recipe can be enjoyed any time of the year but we particularly love to serve them as a special treat for birthdays or dinners enjoyed in the summer on the backyard patio.
We all know kids love crispy fried chicken so the recipe is a huge success with eaters of all ages.
If you’re hosting a large dinner party we suggest frying the schnitzel in the morning and keeping them cool in the fridge until an hour before your guests arrive. You can then reheat the schnitzels in the oven until warm and crispy.
Assembly is simple. Slather the bottom of the bun with honey barbecue sauce, top with a lettuce leaf, chicken schnitzel, pile of cabbage slaw, sandwich together and serve!
Health Benefits
Our homemadeChicken Schnitzel Sandwich recipe is packed full of wholesome ingredients!
Chicken is high in protein and provides B vitamins such as niacin, which helps your body access the energy in foods.
Eggs contain two vital nutrients that are not present in many foods: iodine and vitamin D. Eggs are also rich in tissue-building protein and vitamin B12, which helps your body manufacture blood cells.
A useful source of copper, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus, sesame seeds help support circulatory, digestive and skeletal health.
Dill is packed with micronutrients such as Vitamin A and C, responsible for healthy vision, skin and immune function.
Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water content so are great at hydrating the body. To maximize their nutrient content, cucumbers should be eaten unpeeled. Peeling them reduces the amount of fibre, as well as certain vitamins and minerals.
A rich source of phytochemicals and vitamin C, lemons help boost your immune system and neutralize free radicals that cause disease and skin aging. Lemons also protect against heart disease and help improve blood flow to the brain.
An excellent source of vitamins K and C, cabbage helps keep your bones, blood, and immune system healthy.
Lettuce is one of the most widely consumed vegetables worldwide, but its nutritional value has been underestimated. Lettuce is low in calories, fat and sodium. It is a good source of fibre, iron, folate, and vitamin C. Lettuce is also a good source of various other health-beneficial bioactive compounds.
Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich Recipe Cooking Tips
This yummy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich is quick and easy to make at home. We’ve included a few tips for first time schnitzel makers!
- We suggest shallow frying the chicken schnitzel in a large skillet.
- We’ve used boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe but you can substitute for chicken thighs if you prefer.
- We’ve used sesame seeds in the breading, which gives the schnitzel an attractive appearance. If you’re worried about sesame allergies feel free to omit.
- We’ve used red cabbage in the coleslaw to give the sandwich a pop of colour but you can substitute for green cabbage or napa cabbage if you prefer.
- We’ve used a classic barbecue sauce, which we’ve sweetened with honey but if you like spicy food feel free to use a hot barbecue sauce or smoky chipotle.
- We like to serve chicken schnitzel between a brioche hamburger bun but you can substitue for your favourite sandwich bread if you prefer.
- We’ve added a crunchy Boston Lettuce Leaf but you can substitute for head lettuce, romaine or arugula.
- Feel free to add additional ingredients to your sandwich such as sliced red onion, pickled jalapeno peppers, or a slice of cheese.
What To Serve with A Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
We love serving this easy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich recipe with crunchy pickles, a fresh salad and potato chips.
Hosting a special celebration, dinner party or potluck for a crowd? Pair this sandwich with some of our favourite snackable side dishes such as Jalapeno Poppers, Mexican Queso, Onion Rings, Nachos, Sweet Potato Fries, Potato Skins, and Pizza Rolls.
For a healthier dinner option we suggest pairing sandwiches with fresh salads like Egyptian Salad Salata Baladi, Vegetarian Roasted Pumpkin Feta Salad with Beetroot & Pine Nuts, Roasted Beetroot Salad with Grapefruit, Canadian Salad, Garlic Lemon Chickpea Avocado Salad and Cherry Pecan Kale Salad.
After dinner why not dazzle your guests with one of our popular desserts such as Oat Flour Cookies with Chocolate Chips, Dark Chocolate Lindt Lindor Cookies, Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes Recipe, Cinnamon Babka For Chocolate Lovers, Turmeric Pumpkin Spice Indian Cake, Jordgubbstårta Gluten Free Swedish Strawberry Meringue Cake, Rhubarb Strawberry Dutch Baby German Pancakes, Flaky Swedish Rhubarb Cherry Pie or Creamy Lemon Angel Pie.
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How To Make The Best Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich Recipe
Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Meat Ballet
- Plastic Wrap
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Metal Slotted Spatula
- French knife
Ingredients
Chicken Schnitzel
- 4 Boneless Skinless Breasts butterflied
- 4 Eggs
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Panko Crumbs
- 1 cup Sesame Seeds
- Canola Oil for frying
Tartar Slaw
- 1 cup Mayo
- 3 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
- 1 tbsp Capers drained and chopped
- 1 tbsp Dill Pickle chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp White Wine Vinegar
- Kosher Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 head Red Cabbage finely sliced
Sandwich Assembly
- 2 tbsp Barbecue Sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 4 Brioche Buns toasted
- 4 Boston Lettuce Leaves
Instructions
- Place the butterflied chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin and meat mallet to pound them out until they are 1/4 inch thick. Cut each cutlet in half.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of kosher salt. Place the flour in a second shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a third shallow mixing bowl mix together panko, sesame seeds and salt and pepper to taste.
- Working with one chicken cutlet at a time, place the chicken cutlets in flour, dust off any excess, then dredge through beaten egg. Let any excess drip off before placing the chicken in the panko-sesame mixture. Gently press the panko onto the chicken to ensure it is well coated. Transfer to a plate.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 piece of breaded chicken and fry until crispy and golden brown. Transfer the cooked breaded chicken cutlets to a cooling rack and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, dill, capers, pickle, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, and pinch of salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and massage the sauce with your hands to ensure the cabbage is fully coated and begins to soften.
- To assemble, in a small mixing bowl stir together the barbecue sauce and honey. On each bun, build a sandwich with a leaf of butter lettuce, 2 pieces of crispy chicken schnitzel, drizzle of barbecue honey sauce and a scoop of tartar slaw.
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