Healthy Chicken Schnitzel Recipe – Not Enough Cinnamon (2024)

Healthy chicken schnitzel made with almond flour instead of breadcrumbs and baked in the oven to perfection! Ready in less than 35 minutes. Gluten free, paleo and low-carb.

Full disclosure guys: this is by no mean the traditional Wiener Schnitzel – which is usually made with veal or pork, coated with breadcrumbs and fried. No, no, no.

This recipe is a healthier, lighter version that you can make on a weeknight, and feel good about eating, too.It's easy to make and ready in less than 35 minutes.

It's made with almond flour and cornstarch for the crumbs, and then baked in the oven. The chicken is perfectly moist and tender – we hate dry chicken breasts around here! – and with the oregano, paprika and lemon zest, anything but boring!It's reaaaally delicious.

Let me show you how to make it!

How to make easy healthy schnitzel – step by step

• Step 1 – Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. No need to pound the chicken or flatten it (yay!)

• Step 2 – Coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch
• Step 3 – Dip a piece in beaten eggs
• Step 4 – Coat with the almond flour mixture (almond flour, sweet paprika, dried oregano and lemon zest) by pressing firmly with your hands. Repeat with all chicken pieces.Tip: wash your hands between each piece of chicken so the mixture doesn't clump.

• Step 5– Place coated breasts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Step 6–Bake for 15 minutes and finish with the broiler for 5-8 minutes or until it's lightly golden.

Transfer to a serving dish (or not!), garnish with lemon wedges and some chopped parsley, and there you have it: a delicious healthy dinner on the table, ready to be devoured!

What to serve with schnitzel?

Traditionally, schnitzel is served along potatoes. Try them with:

• mashed potatoes –or mashed cauliflower for a lighter version
• simple steamed or boiled potatoes (pictured)
• potato wedges, or sweet potatoes wedges (not traditional, but delicious!)
• potato salad

I also like to serve them with:

• green salad (arugula is pictured here but any kind of green salad would work)
• coleslaw
• greens like green beans or asparagus

If you tried these healthy chicken schnitzel, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me onInstagram,PinterestandFacebookfor more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

More chicken breast recipes you would love:

• Skinny Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (With Cauliflower Sauce)
• Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers
• Chipotle’s Chicken Burrito Bowl With Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
• Chicken And Broccoli Stir-Fry
• Grilled Chicken And Hummus Wraps

UPDATE NOTE:This post was originally published onJuly 12, 2013 and republished in May 2019 with a new recipe, new photos and more tips.