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Passover Chicken Schnitzel

The Washington Post, April 1, 2001
  • Course: Main Course
  • Features: Fast, Holiday (Passover), Kid-Friendly

Summary:

Matzoh meal makes a terrific replacement for bread crumbs.

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 2 to 3 cups matzoh meal
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken breast halves or fillets, cut into strips
  • vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

Place the potato starch in a shallow bowl. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine the matzoh meal, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder and mix well. Set aside.

In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Set aside.

Lightly season a piece of chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge each side in potato starch, shake off any excess, dip each side in the eggs and shake off any excess. Then press the chicken into the matzoh meal, coating both sides. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.

Line a plate with a paper towel. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a 1/4 inch of oil until it registers 350 degrees. Add the chicken to the oil, being careful not to crowd the pan; you may need to fry in batches. Cook, turning once, until brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken, adjusting heat as needed. Transfer the chicken to the plate to drain. Serve warm.

Recipe Source:

Marcy Goldman

Tested by Marcy Goldman for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per serving (based on 6, using 1 1/2 pounds)
Calories: 286
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 10g 15
Saturated Fat: 1g 5
Cholesterol: 101mg 34
Sodium: 133mg6
Total Carbohydrates: 19g 6
Dietary Fiber: 1g 4
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 29g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g
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