Tonight's dinner
Israeli Chicken Schnitzel Pitas
Crisp chicken cutlets, cabbage, cucumber, and lemony pita make a fast, satisfying meal for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 oz chicken breast, pounded thin
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 small pitas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Steps
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat in flour, egg, and panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken until golden on both sides and 165°F (74°C) inside.
- Rest chicken 3 minutes, then slice.
- Toss cabbage with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Fill warmed pitas with cabbage, cucumber, tomato, and sliced chicken.
Allergen note: Contains egg and wheat.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.