Chicken Schnitzel with Slaw
Crisp crumbed chicken served with a sharp, crunchy cabbage slaw.
Estimated nutrition per serving
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What you need
- 2 chicken breasts, flattened
- 40 plain flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 100 breadcrumbs
- 180 cabbage, shredded
- 80 carrot, grated
- 50 mayonnaise
- 1 lemon
- 80 neutral oil, for frying
Step-by-step method
Follow the recipe in order, tasting and adjusting seasoning where needed.
- 1. Flatten chicken breasts evenly. Measure everything before you start so the recipe scales cleanly from the dynamic ingredient quantities. Cut vegetables evenly so they soften at the same rate and the final texture is balanced.
- 2. Coat in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Work steadily and check texture rather than relying only on the clock.
- 3. Fry until golden and cooked through. Heat oil to about 180°C / 355°F; if it is too cool the food turns greasy, and if too hot the outside browns before the centre cooks.
- 4. Drain on a rack. Work steadily and check texture rather than relying only on the clock.
- 5. Toss cabbage and carrot with mayonnaise and lemon. Work steadily and check texture rather than relying only on the clock.
- 6. Serve schnitzel with slaw. Taste at the end for salt, acidity and richness; traditional versions should feel generous but balanced.
Tips, storage and serving advice
What to drink with Chicken Schnitzel with Slaw
These are wine-style pairings, so you can choose any bottle in that style rather than needing one exact producer. Look for the grape, region or style name on the label.Pairings are chosen around the dish’s flavour, texture, richness, acidity and cooking style, not just the country it comes from.
Champagne / Traditional Method Brut
- Flavour bridge: citrus and savoury notes contrast the crisp, salty exterior
- Acidity: High acidity counters frying fat
- Body: Light-to-medium body preserves the dish's crispness
- Tannin: Low tannin suits fried coatings and salt
- Sweetness: Dry style keeps the pairing clean
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
Cava / Crémant
- Flavour bridge: citrus and savoury notes contrast the crisp, salty exterior
- Acidity: High acidity counters frying fat
- Body: Light-to-medium body preserves the dish's crispness
- Tannin: Low tannin suits fried coatings and salt
- Sweetness: Dry style keeps the pairing clean
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
Dry Riesling
- Flavour bridge: citrus and savoury notes contrast the crisp, salty exterior
- Acidity: High acidity counters frying fat
- Body: Light-to-medium body preserves the dish's crispness
- Tannin: Low tannin suits fried coatings and salt
- Sweetness: Dry style keeps the pairing clean
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
Specific wines to try
These are named bottles or regional wine examples already linked to this recipe. Each card opens the relevant wine-style guide because individual bottle pages are not currently published.Australian Chardonnay
Suggested pairing for Chicken Schnitzel with Slaw: Australian Chardonnay works with the dish structure and dominant flavours.
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