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

Israeli Chicken Schnitzel Pitas with cabbage and cucumber

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

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat in flour, egg, and panko.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken until golden on both sides and 165°F (74°C) inside.
  3. Rest chicken 3 minutes, then slice.
  4. Toss cabbage with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
  5. 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.

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