How to Cut Chicken Fillets into Schnitzels

How to Cut Chicken Fillets into Schnitzels

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesHow to Cut Chicken Fillets into Schnitzels

Boneless skinless chicken breasts can be transformed into schnitzels in no time. Here are the steps.

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How to Cut Chicken Fillets into Schnitzels

Learning how to cut a chicken breast into thin cutlets is an essential skill for weeknight cooking. Thinner chicken breasts cook faster than regular breasts and are ideal for searing or breading and frying in dishes like chicken marsala chicken cutlet or chicken parmesan.

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The hardest part is the cutting: it requires a sharp knife and a bit of practice. If you’re still a bit of a newbie in the kitchen you’ll probably end up making a few holes in your chicken breasts before you get the hang of it – don’t worry they’ll still taste just as good.