How to Make Chicken Schnitzel with Mango Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken schnitzel is a classic dish that originated in Austria, but it has become popular all over the world for its delicious simplicity. The traditional recipe calls for tenderized and breaded chicken cutlets, which are then fried to golden perfection. The result is a crispy and flavorful dish that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

But what sets this chicken schnitzel recipe apart is the addition of a luscious mango cream sauce. The sweet and tangy flavor of the mango p...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 mangos, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons mango jam
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • sea salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 36 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place chicken on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs with water in a separate bowl. Spread bread crumbs on a shallow plate.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour. Dip into the egg mixture; press into the bread crumbs to coat both sides. Place breaded chicken on a large plate.
  • Combine mangoes, cream cheese, heavy cream, and mango jam in a blender; puree into a smooth sauce. Transfer sauce to the refrigerator to thicken up.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook breaded chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Spoon mango sauce over cooked chicken. Garnish with chopped shallots and sea salt.
  • Nutrition

    1364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 70g
    • Saturated Fat: 32g
    • Cholesterol: 352mg
    • Sodium: 1258mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 131g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 54g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 339mg
    • Iron: 11mg
    • Potassium: 866mg