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Pretzel Crusted Chicken Schnitzel
with lemon carrots and mashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

Chef
Rachel Post
The pretzel. A lovely, salty, crunchy snack. And here, we coated a juicy piece of chicken with it to add a nice layer of crispy goodness. Enjoy this pretzel coated perfection with a side of tangy carrots and creamy mashed taters.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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- 8 oz. Halved Coin Cut Carrots
- 1 Lemon
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- 6 Chive Sprigs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat35g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1370mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using pork chops, follow same instructions as chicken in Steps 1 and 2, cooking undisturbed, 4-5 minutes. Flip chops, and cook until chops reach minimum internal temperature, 3-5 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes. Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of pepper.
Cover chicken with plastic wrap and use a heavy object to pound to an even 1/4"-1/2" thickness.Place pretzel crumble on a plate and spread into an even layer. If you receive whole pretzels, finely crush pretzels until consistency of breadcrumbs. For best results, place in a plastic bag and crush with a heavy object. Combine pretzels and a pinch of salt on a plate.Place chicken in pretzel crumble and flip to coat, pressing gently to adhere to both sides. Rest, 2 minutes.While chicken rests, thinly slice chives.Cut lemon into wedges. -
2 Fry the Chicken
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed until browned on one side, 2-3 minutes.Lower heat to medium. Flip chicken and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes. Remove from burner. Transfer to towel-lined plate and rest, 2 minutes.Wipe pan clean and reserve.While chicken rests, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Carrots
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 cup water, and carrots. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and cook until water is mostly evaporated and carrots are tender, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and stir often until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes.Add butter and stir to combine. Remove from burner.While carrots cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Mashed Potatoes and Finish Dish
Add mashed potatoes, cream cheese, and garlic pepper to a microwave-safe bowl. Cream cheese will melt as potatoes heat. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave and stir vigorously to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mashed potatoes with chives. Squeeze lemon wedges over chicken to taste. Bon appétit!
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