These loaded Sesame Chicken Schnitzel Bowls offer a fun weeknight dinner that feels extra special. Homemade chicken schnitzel made with sesame seeds and served bowl style with all the “extras”. Lettuce, lots of peperoncini, a simple avocado cucumber salad, and plenty of feta. Add delicious creamy tzatziki sauce and garlic tahini for a wonderful, colorful dinner bowl that really is SO GOOD. Serve each bowl with soft, warm buttery pita bread and homemade fries for a meal that everyone will truly love.
Prep Time
30minutes minutes
Cook Time
15minutes minutes
Total Time
45minutes minutes
Ingredients
CHICKEN SCHNITZELS
▢3/4 cup flour
▢kosher salt and black pepper
▢2 cups Panko bread crumbs
▢1 cup sesame seeds
▢1 tablespoon smoked paprika
▢2 teaspoons garlic powder
▢1 teaspoon onion powder
▢1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
▢3 eggs, beaten
▢4-6 chicken cutlets, or 3 boneless chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
▢avocado oil, for frying
BOWLS
▢2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
▢1 avocado, diced
▢1 Serrano or jalapeño, seeded and chopped
▢2 tablespoons lemon juice
▢1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
▢6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
▢1-2 cups Tzakiki sauce
▢lettuce, peperoncini, and pitas, for serving
▢garlic tahini, for serving
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Instructions
1. Add the flour to a shallow dish. In a separate dish, combine the Panko, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, then beat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Set the seasoning aside.
3. Working in an assembly line, dredge the chicken through the flour, then the eggs – allow the excess to drip off into the bowl, then dip through the Panko crumbs. Place on a plate and repeat.
4. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and immediately sprinkle on the seasoning, using to your taste. Thinly slice the chicken. Season with salt.
5. In a bowl, toss the cucumbers, avocados, peppers, lemon juice, and dill. Add the feta and toss.
6. To assemble, add lettuce and peperoncini to a bowl. Top with chicken, and cucumber/avocado salad. Add a few dollops of Tzaziki sauce. Drizzle over the tahini (homemade recipe in notes).
Notes
Garlic Lemon Tahini – whisk together 1/2 cup tahini, 1-2 cloves grated garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/3 cup warm water in a bowl or use a blender. If needed, add water to thin the sauce as desired. Generously season to taste with salt.
Reviewed by EL KATIBI MARIA
on
July 16, 2023
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