Since I discovered this crispy chicken recipe, I no longer miss schnitzel.

Today, I made crispy fried chicken with creamy mashed potatoes, tender broccoli, glazed carrots, and a rich, flavorful sauce. The chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and pairs perfectly with the soft mashed potatoes and vegetables.

This simple chicken recipe tastes like a delicious restaurant meal, but is easy to make at home. Perfect for a tasty lunch, dinner, or when you have guests over.

Ingredients for 4 servings:

For the chicken:
700 g chicken breast (1.5 lb)
Salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet chili powder
80 g all-purpose flour (⅔ cup)
2 eggs
120 g breadcrumbs (about 1 1/4 cups)
40 g grated Parmesan cheese (½ cup)
Vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon butter

For the rich sauce:
2 onions
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon date syrup
300 ml chicken broth (1 ¼ cups)
1 teaspoon balsamic cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Salt and black pepper

For the mashed potatoes:
1 kg starchy potatoes (2.2 lb)
1 tablespoon butter
200 ml milk (¾ cup + 1 tablespoon)
Salt
Black pepper
A pinch of nutmeg powder Ingredients:

For carrots:
400 g carrots (14.1 oz)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Salt and black pepper

For broccoli:
300 g broccoli (10.6 oz)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt