Dinner Tonight: Chicken schnitzel with cucumber salad
For crispy, perfectly puffed chicken schnitzel, begin by splitting the chicken breasts into cutlets and gently pounding them out until thin.
Dinner Tonight
May 7, 2026

Chicken Schnitzel With Cucumber Salad

Chicken Schnitzel With Cucumber Salad
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipe by Sue Li | Total time: 35 minutes

For crispy, perfectly puffed chicken schnitzel, begin by splitting the chicken breasts into cutlets and gently pounding them out until thin. This technique helps the chicken cook evenly in the time it takes the crust to turn golden, and creates more surface area for a crispy crust. While cooking the chicken, shaking the pan gently helps puff up the coating for an airy texture. Don’t forget to season with salt right after it is cooked. This schnitzel is served with an onion and herb salad with fresh cucumbers and sliced pickles, balancing out the fried chicken with some added brightness. 

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