Chicken schnitzel salad with feta dressing (for two)
Crispy baked schnitzel meets fresh salad and creamy feta dressing for a heart-healthy twist on a traditional favourite.
2 serves
25 m prep
20 m cook
Ingredients
2 x 125g uncrumbed chicken breast schnitzels (see tip)
1 egg, lightly beaten
¾ cups wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon pistachio dukkah with thyme
2 teaspoons plain flour
½ small iceberg lettuce, chopped
125g mixed cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ avocado, sliced
25g marinated feta in oil with garlic and herbs
2 tablespoons reduced fat Greek-style yoghurt
¼ cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ small clove garlic
Method
Lightly beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Place flour on a small plate. Mix breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of the dukkah on a large plate.
One at a time, dust chicken steaks with flour, dip into egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing on lightly. Line a large baking tray with baking paper and spray with olive oil. Place chicken on prepared tray. Spray the chicken with olive oil.
Bake in a 200°C preheated oven for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Meanwhile, to make dressing, drain feta, reserving 1 tablespoon of the oil. Place feta and reserved oil in a blender or small food processor with remaining ingredients and 2 teaspoons of water. Season with pepper. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
Divide lettuce, tomatoes and avocado among two serving plates or bowls. Top with sliced chicken schnitzel. Spoon over dressing. Sprinkle with remaining dukkah.
Tips
- Chicken can be crumbed one day ahead. Place on a tray and keep covered in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Uncrumbed chicken breast schnitzels are available from supermarkets. They can be replaced with a 250g chicken breast, cut in half through the side to give 2 thin steaks and gently pounded to an even thickness.
- To make wholemeal breadcrumbs, process slightly stale wholemeal bread in a food processor to from fine crumbs.
- Dukkah is available from the herb and spice aisle in supermarkets. Any flavour can be used.
- Cooking for more? View this recipe with ingredients and method for 4 serves.
