Channel: Helen Rennie

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: chicken nuggetshelen renniechicken schnitzelquick chicken thighshelenrenniechicken thighs

Description: Chicken Schnitzel (Chicken Nuggets for Grown-ups) 00:00 Intro 01:19 Yogurt Brine 03:28 Trimming and Tenderizing the Chicken 05:32 Pan-Frying the Chicken Note about salt: 8.4g salt = 1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt = 1.5 tsp Table Salt = 2.25 tsp Morton’s Kosher Salt 120g (1/2 cup) plain yogurt, buttermilk, or kefir 1 garlic clove grated on a microplane zester (optional) 8.4g salt (see note) 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) Pinch of cayenne (optional) Pinch of black pepper (optional) 2 Lb (900g) skinless, boneless chicken thighs Panko bread crumbs as needed Oil (like canola) as needed In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, garlic, salt, mustard, cayenne, and black pepper. Line a cutting board with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lay out the chicken thighs, cover with another piece of plastic or parchment and beat with the flat side of a meat tenderizer to flatten them out and give them even thickness. Spoon some yogurt mixture evenly over the chicken, then add all the chicken to the bowl, and mix to coat thoroughly. Let sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge. Pour some panko bread crumbs into a large flat dish. Let 2 large skillets over moderately high heat (or you can do it in one skillet in batches). Add enough oil to just cover the bottom of each skillet (about 3 Tbsp per skillet). While the oil is heating up, coat the chicken on both sides in panko bread crumbs. When the oil is hot, swirl the pan and add the chicken in a single layer. Cook until brown on both sides, regulating the heat so that each side takes 3-4 minutes to brown (roughly medium heat). Don’t touch the chicken until you can see the color around the perimeter of each piece. Remove from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately. Support my channel patreon.com/helenrennie My cooking classes in the Boston area: helenrennie.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/HelensKitchenCooking INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/helen.rennie