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Cajun Chicken Schnitzels

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Never suffer from lack of schnitzel again

 

Know someone who can’t eat what you’re having? Or can’t eat the super quick dinner that someone’s making because they’re all having schnitzels and you’re having a plain grilled chicken breast? I’ve been there (recently, more times that I have enjoyed)!

This is an easy way to hurdle the yummy, breaded crisis and have everyone enjoy a deliciously moist, juicy chicken schnitzel that you can devour too.

Ingredients

3 egg whites
2 c. gluten free bread crumbs
3 tsp. dried cajun spice (add more for more heat if desired)
1/2 c. gluten free cornflour (Coles brand, specially marked gluten free)
1 tsp. salt & pepper
4 small chicken breasts

Directions

1
Separate the eggs (reserve the yolks for a mayonnaise recipe to avoid wastage) and gently whisk the egg whites in a shallow dish.
2
Measure out the cornflour into a second separate dish, add the salt, pepper and cajun spice to the corn flour and combine.
3
Measure out the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish and then line the dishes in order of cornflour, egg whites, breadcrumbs.
4
On a clean board remove the tenderloin from under the breast and cut away any loose pieces of fat.
5
Coat 1 breast at a time in the cornflour mix.
6
Dip the breast into the egg whites and allow any excess to drip back in the bowl.
7
Coat the breast in breadcrumbs completely before setting aside on a clean plate or board.
8
Repeat process until all chicken breasts are fully coated.
9
Wipe your BBQ down with a little olive oil (if using).
10
Pre-heat BBQ.
11
Place breasts on the heated BBQ and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until char lines are visible and the chicken is fully cooked.
12
For oven use: preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
13
Place the chicken breasts on the tray, drizzle with a little oil and turn to coat (if desired).
14
Cook in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
15
Serve with a simple salad or your choice of sides.