more chicken!

Has anyone seen Padma’s new show on Hulu? It’s pretty good, though very earnest. I think it’s a great fit for kids and I forced my kids to watch one episode—the second one about German food in Milwaukee, and as a result they learned a bit about their heritage (they are 1/4 German) and we made schnitzel ! I had made schnitzel before but I usually relied on a less authentic, more gourmet recipe—think Panko and butter instead of bread crumbs and canola oil. But this time I did it for real—pounded the shit out of chicken breasts then coated in the lightly seasoned flour, egg wash, store-bought bread crumbs then fried in an inch of oil (at 350 degrees) for about 2-4 minutes. The trick is not to over-bread or push the crumbs into the meat—just a light coating and hot oil. And the apparently traditional highlight—a poached egg on top! I have to say, they were a huge hit. Tasty and satisfying. I served with lemon wedges, pureed cauliflower and coleslaw and the kids said it was the best dinner of the pandemic.