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Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce

Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce, the chicken is juicy and tender and no one would ever guess the mushroom sauce is low in fat.

Healthy, tender & juicy Lemon Chicken Schnitzels in a Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce !

I could eat a Lemon Chicken Schnitzel everyday ! And my family loves it as well.

In fact, it has been requested at least once a week since I made them the first time.

Served with the Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce , this is a winner for me, personally.

Although the recipe only includes a small amount of grated Lemon Rind, the taste of Lemon is definitely the main attraction.

I have mine without any cheese, but my hubby and the kids like to add a slice of cheese. Mostly Gouda – on top of the Schnitzel and then cover the whole dish with Mushroom Sauce.

Honestly, if I could, I would have added cheese to mine as well ! But, without the cheese it is just as delicious.

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Healthy, tender & juicy Lemon Chicken Schnitzels in a Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce !

I recently bought a George Foreman Griller/Grill Combo. And I can not tell you how much I am enjoying my new cooking apparatus.

Everything cooks in half the time as usual, as I am using the grill (which looks like a press toaster) mostly, so the heat comes from above as well as the bottom.

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Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce

Linda Nortje
Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce, the chicken is juicy and tender and no one would ever guess the mushroom sauce is low in fat
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Austrian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 830 kcal

Ingredients
  

CHICKEN SCHNITZELS:

  • 2 cups Fresh Wholewheat Bread Crumbs
  • cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 1 TB Lemon Rind finely grated
  • 2 TB Parsley chopped
  • 1 t Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Wholewheat Flour in a small mixing bowl
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 TB Fat-Free Milk
  • 6 Chicken Schnitzels
  • 1 TB Vegetable Oil for shallow frying (I do not use any in the GF Griller)

MUSHROOM SAUCE:

  • 1 TB Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 500 g Mushrooms sliced ( 16 oz )
  • 1 TB Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 can 410g Low-Fat Evaporated Milk, divided
  • ½ TB Cornflour (Cornstarch)
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

CHICKEN SCHNITZELS:

  • Mix together the Breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Lemon Rind, Parsley, Garlic Powder and season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper in a medium mixing bowl – set aside
  • Beat together the Egg and Milk in a small mixing bowl – set aside
  • Dip the Chicken into the Wholewheat Flour – then into the Egg and finally coat all sides with the Breadcrumb mixture
  • If using a griller (like George Foreman’s) – place the Schnitzels in the grill – close and cook about 8 – 10 minutes or until done
  • Using a skillet – heat a little Oil and fry the Schnitzels until done -12 – 15 minutes (turning once or twice)

MUSHROOM SAUCE:

  • Meanwhile, start the Mushroom Sauce – heat the Oil over high heat – saute the Mushrooms until soft and golden – Sprinkle with the Balsamic Vinegar and add 3/4 of the Evaporated Milk – turn the heat down to medium
  • Mix the Cornflour with the remaining Evaporated Milk and add to the Mushroom mixture – stir until thickened and season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce
Serving Size
 
1 Schnitzel
Amount per Serving
Calories
830
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
332
mg
111
%
Sodium
 
957
mg
42
%
Carbohydrates
 
72
g
24
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
72
g
144
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Serve the Schnitzels with a generous scoop of Mushroom Sauce. Add a side of vegetables or salads and dinner is ready !

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Danielle

Tuesday 3rd of January 2017

What a great dinner idea! I'm always looking for some easy healthy recipes for weeknight dinners. Thanks!

Healthy Grocery

Saturday 2nd of April 2016

Can look at my blog and see nutritional facts of low fat food at grocery stores.

Evelyn Osborn

Sunday 17th of January 2016

I know this awesome comfort chicken meal would be a winner at our house! And love the low fat idea!

Karren Haller

Sunday 31st of August 2014

Oh goodness, this sounds delicious, my husband will enjoy, I especially like the sounds of the sauce. Thanks for sharing, I have it pinned to make.

I to love my grill, I have told my husband that should it quit, I will leave to go by another immediately!

If you can make your way over to Oh My Heartsie Girl, I would love for you to stop by and share your recipe. Have a great weekendKarren

Lori Hart

Tuesday 6th of May 2014

Congratulations!! Your Chicken Schnitzel recipe has been featured at Tasty Tuesdays 59 on my blog, Lori’s Culinary Creations. Hop on over and grab a feature button and link up your latest culinary creations. Congrats again.Link- http://bit.ly/1g5mVQaLori

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