Best Traditional Schnitzel Recipes

Schnitzel is a dish extremely popular throughout central Europe. Its origin can be traced back to German-speaking countries, i.e., Germany and Austria, where the Schnitzel comes from. Over time, Schnitzel has become a hit in many cuisines around the world!

Let's take a look at the best Schnitzel types, made with different kinds of meat.

Pork Schnitzel

Schnitzel is traditionally made from thin cutlets of pork. Short and effective frying gives the pork cutlets a nice crispy exterior, while the inside remains juicy. Serve with potatoes, and don't forget to squeeze some lemon juice over the meal before eating!

➜ Get the recipe: Pork Schnitzel

Chicken Schnitzel

A dish prepared from thinly pounded chicken breast. Chicken meat is characterized by its special tenderness, with all children in general being in love with the chicken Schnitzel.

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Wiener Schnitzel

A type of Schnitzel perfected in Vienna (Wien), the capital of Austria. Wiener Schnitzel is made from veal and only veal, representing a regional protected specialty.

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Turkey Schnitzel

Turkey is another type of meat that. Learn the basics of its German version served with Spatzle in a detailed recipe!

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Czech Řízek

Just saying the word řízek in the Czech Republic gets everybody drooling! Řízek is a word-to-word translation of the word Schnitzel. The pork řízek is the go-to version here.

➜ Get the recipe: Czech řízek Schnitzel

Ground Pork Schnitzel

Just like cutlets, you can prepare schnitzels from ground meat too! Ground pork is preferred because it is fattier, resulting in a juicier dish. For even better taste, add grated cheese, and the outcome will surprise you!

➜ Get the recipe: Ground pork Schnitzel

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