Panko Coated Chicken Schnitzel

Panko Coated Chicken Schnitzel

Chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry uses panko breadcrumbs to give chicken a crunchy crust.

Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups panko
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each), butterflied and pounded 1/4-inch-thick
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions

1. Set the flour, eggs, and panko in three separate shallow bowls. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the eggs and coat thoroughly with the panko, pressing lightly to adhere.
2. In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1/4 cup of canola oil. Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, then transfer to plate.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter and cook over moderately high heat until browned and nutty, about 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, lemon juice, and parsley; spoon over the chicken and serve.