Description
Rahmschnitzel Creamy Mushroom Schnitzel is a delightful German classic that transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary culinary experience. This dish features tender, breaded chicken breasts topped with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, serve it alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that delectable sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté sliced mushrooms and chopped onions until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer before adding soy sauce and lemon juice. Cook until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes) then stir in parsley.
- In another skillet over medium-high heat, fry each schnitzel until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve crispy schnitzels drizzled with mushroom sauce and garnish with additional parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg