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Chicken Schnitzel with Arugula and Tomato Salad (Cooking for 2)

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 12, 2017
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Quick, easy and restaurant-worthy, the combination of crispy pan-fried chicken and fresh arugula and tomato salad might just be the perfect meal for two.

Chicken Schnitzel with Arugula and Tomato Salad (Cooking for 2)

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 2
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups packed baby arugula leaves (about 2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Lemon wedges
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • Step 
    2
    In shallow pan, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with flour mixture. Beat eggs in shallow bowl with whisk to blend. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken into beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely.
  • Step 
    3
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, to at least 165°F. Transfer chicken to serving plates.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir remaining oil and the lemon juice. In medium bowl, toss arugula and tomatoes with oil mixture.
  • Step 
    5
    Serve salad with chicken and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

660 Calories
33g Total Fat
48g Protein
42g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
660
Calories from Fat
290
Total Fat
33g
50%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
290mg
96%
Sodium
1330mg
56%
Potassium
570mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
2g
Protein
48g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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