Recipes with Raviv: Episode 3- Classic Chicken Schnitzel

Brought to you by The Crown Market – Your One-Stop Shop for Kosher Cooking in West Hartford

Welcome back to Recipes with Raviv, where tradition meets taste, and every week we bring a beloved dish to life in your kitchen. This week, we're diving into a comfort food that’s crispy, golden, and universally satisfying: the classic chicken schnitzel. Whether it reminds you of Friday night dinners at home or your favorite lunch date out, schnitzel holds a special place in kosher cooking,and for good reason.

Simple yet flavorful, chicken schnitzel is the kind of meal that brings people together. It’s crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and endlessly versatile- all featuring ingredients you can find right here at The Crown Market in West Hartford! (Download the recipe and list here!) Serve it with mashed potatoes, Israeli salad, or tucked into a fresh challah roll—there’s no wrong way to enjoy it.

Crown Market Shopping List:

2 lbs. chicken cutlets

large eggs

Dijon mustard

Panko or seasoned kosher breadcrumbs

All-purpose flour

Vegetable oil

Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Fresh lemons

All ingredients are certified kosher and available now at The Crown Market

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. thin-sliced chicken cutlets

• 2 large eggs

• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 cups Panko or seasoned kosher breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour

• Vegetable oil

• Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

• Fresh lemons

Makes 6 Servings, 15 Minutes

Instructions:

Set Up Your Breading Station:

• Use three shallow bowls or pans:

  • Bowl 1: All-purpose flour

  • Bowl 2: Lightly beaten eggs mixed with 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and black pepper

  • Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs (If using seasoned breadcrumbs, no need to add extra salt or pepper)

  1. Bread the Chicken:

  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess.

  • Dip into the egg-mustard mixture.

  • Press into the breadcrumbs, coating evenly on both sides.

  2. Fry to Crispy Perfection:

  • Heat about ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan to 375°F (hot but not smoking).

  • Cook cutlets 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  • Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to absorb extra oil.

  3. Serve & Enjoy:

  • Garnish with fresh lemon wedges.

  • Delicious with hummus, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.

    Serving Suggestion:
    Serve immediately while warm. Serve with mashed potatoes, Israeli salad, or tucked into a fresh challah roll—there’s no wrong way to enjoy it.

Here’s a printable version:

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Let’s make Mondays delicious again!
With love from Crown Market and Debra Raviv.