Crispy Pork Schnitzel with Warm Lemon-Herb Potato Salad

Preparation

20 Mins

Cooking time

25 Mins

Serving

This is the ultimate “looks impressive, secretly easy” weeknight dinner — the potatoes cook mostly on their own while you handle the schnitzels, so everything lands on the table at the same time. One skillet, one pot, and a meal that feels like a proper sit-down dinner without the stress.

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

1.5 lb baby yellow potatoes, halved
1 tsp salt (for boiling water)
2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pork Schnitzel

4 boneless pork loin chops (about 1.5 lb total), pounded to ¼ in thickness
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Breading Station

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup plain breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Frying and Finishing

⅓ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
1 tbsp butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Steps

Place the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until fork-tender.
While the potatoes come to a boil, set up your breading station: place the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second, and combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a third.
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dredge each chop in flour (shake off the excess), dip into the egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly. Set the breaded chops on a plate.
While the potatoes continue to cook, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a breadcrumb dropped in sizzles immediately.
Add the butter to the skillet, then carefully lay in the schnitzels. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deeply golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Avoid pressing them down — letting them float slightly in the oil gives you that signature crispy crust. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
While the schnitzels fry, whisk together the mustard, olive oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic in a large bowl to make the warm dressing.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them well and immediately toss them into the bowl with the dressing. Add the parsley and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat — the residual heat will help the dressing soak right in.
Transfer the finished schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for one minute.
Serve the schnitzels alongside the warm potato salad with lemon wedges for squeezing over top. Dinner is on the table!

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