Nigella Chicken Schnitzel With Bacon and White Wine

This easy chicken schnitzel with bacon and white wine is a flavorful dinner idea that’s quick to make. The garlic-infused olive oil adds a delicious aroma, while the crispy bacon and wine sauce elevate the dish. Serve it with green beans or mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 teaspoon garlic-infused olive oil (see intro)
• 4 rashers streaky bacon
• 4 chicken escalopes (approx. 125g / 4oz each)
• 100 millilitres white wine

How To Make Chicken Schnitzel With Bacon and White Wine?

1. Cook the Bacon: Heat garlic-infused olive oil in a frying pan and add streaky bacon. Fry until crispy, then remove the bacon and wrap it in foil.
2. Cook the Chicken: In the same pan, fry the chicken escalopes for about 2 minutes on each side. Make sure the pan is hot, and cook until the chicken is golden and no longer pink inside.
3. Make the Sauce: Crumble the cooked bacon back into the pan, pour in the white wine, and let it bubble to create a rich sauce.
4. Finish and Serve: Pour the sauce with bacon over the chicken escalopes and serve hot.

Recipe Tips:

• Use Thin Chicken Escalopes: Make sure the chicken escalopes are evenly thin to cook quickly and evenly. If they are too thick, gently pound them with a meat mallet to ensure perfect cooking.
• Get the Pan Hot: Heat the pan properly before adding the bacon or chicken. A hot pan ensures crispy bacon and beautifully golden chicken.
• Don’t Skip the Bacon Fat: Keep the bacon juices in the pan when frying the chicken. It adds amazing flavor to the chicken and the sauce.
• Let the Wine Bubble: After adding the wine, let it bubble for a few seconds to reduce slightly and create a rich sauce. This step is key for deep flavor.
• Serve Immediately: Serve the dish right away after pouring the sauce over the chicken. The sauce tastes best when it’s hot and fresh.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover chicken schnitzel cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Heat a non-stick pan over low to medium heat. Add the schnitzel and warm gently for a few minutes on each side until it’s fully reheated.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 230 kcal
• Total Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 320mg
• Potassium: 290mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 25g

Try More Nigella  Lawson Recipes:

• Nigella Chicken And Bean Casserole ​Recipe
• Nigella Chicken Chasseur Recipe
• Nigella Chicken Pea Traybake​ Recipe