What is chicken schnitzel?

Chicken Schnitzel is a popular and tasty treat served throughout Israel. Schnitzel is Austrian in origin; it was traditionally made with veal (known as Wiener Schnitzel) or pork. The dish later found its way to Israel with European Jewish immigrants. read more

Once the chicken is done, it's time to drain the excess oil so the schnitzel is beautifully crunchy, without any greasiness or sogginess. A paper towel-lined plate does this best, with a flip of the schnitzel after a minute or two to get the oil wicked away from both sides. read more

Schnitzel is also very popular in the Czech Republic, where it is known as a smažený řízek or just řízek, and is made of pork, chicken, or veal. It is often served with boiled or mashed potatoes or potato salad. read more