Name: Hunter’s Schnitzel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: German, American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon cut into pieces; 1 tiny diced onion finely minced; 2 cloves finely minced garlic; 1/2 pound of sliced mushrooms; 2 1/2 cup of beef broth homemade or canned low sodium beef broth; 3 tablespoons Merlot, Cabernet, or other red wine you prefer (for non-alcohol just use the beef broth); 3 tablespoons Wondra flour or regular sifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 4 -6 boneless chicken breasts pounded, pork, veal, or venison steak; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs beaten; 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; oil for frying (we use vegetable and olive oil mixed)

If you’ve never heard of schnitzel, this is a thinly pounded pork, veal, or chicken cutlet which is then breaded, fried, and topped with delicious mushroom gravy.

Sometimes popular side dishes along with this dish are some spaetzle noodles, mashed potatoes, or even a mixture of vegetables a truly classic German dish.

The meat is moist bursting with fabulous flavors and cooks quickly fried in hot oil to make the perfect cutlet.

The flavors in the gravy are melded with crispy fried bacon, onion, and garlic to make it creamy delectable heaven in flavors.

This recipe is so easy and perfect for a weeknight family dinner or even a weekend dinner party when entertaining.

Our family loves this dish made this with pork, veal, chicken, and even venison for those hunters out there.

You may also like to try our Chicken or Pork Lombardy which is a wine-based chicken with mushrooms and also loaded with melted cheese or our Mississippi London Broil two more hearty recipes we love.

Scroll down to get this easily printable recipe to get started on this family-loved chicken recipe.

a german fried boneless meat with mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes called hunters schnitzel

Meats and Side Dishes to Use

The gravy is the star of this dish however the meat must be boneless when used and thin to get the classic dish to taste authentic.

Whether you write this Jagerschnitzel or the proper German way, Jägerschnitzel or Jaegerschnitzel, this is a combination of rich creamy bacon and mushroom gravy over crispy breaded schnitzel (cutlets) it's outrageously delicious.

Pounding the meat of choice (veal, chicken, or pork) is key to getting it to around 1/4 in thickness and then frying it quickly on both sides until golden brown.

Veal is most often used in this popular dish but we certainly love all three as they compliment the gravy with these meat choices.

The chicken can be served with easy side dishes or a more addition would be traditional spaetzle, mashed potatoes or any kinds of vegetables.

Some of our favorites are Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Vegetables or even in a pinch over a piece of some Crusty Toasted Bread.

Tips

after coating the meat, pat it down firming to the breadcrumbs to adhere properly
season the chicken or meat using first
keep the gravy warm while frying the meat
always get the meat to at least 1/4 inch in thickness
if you are a spicy lover try adding a bit of cayenne pepper
use regular paprika not smoked
Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream in the gravy as a substitution
for a garnish that looks pretty top with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges
if you do fry the meat fry keep warm in the oven until the gravy is completed cooking
make sure the mushrooms are sliced, clean, and washed

Tools

frying pan
measuring spoons
3 pie plates for the breading station
bowl
spoon
whisk
knife
cutting board

these are thin sliced raw chicken breasts

Ingredients You Will Need(scroll down to the printable recipe card for exact measurements)

boneless chicken, pork, veal, or venison steaks
mushrooms
flour
beef broth
paprika
onions
chopped fresh parsley
red wine
olive oil
salt, and pepper to taste
eggs

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Classic German Simple Recipe

This recipe is easy and just about anything you serve with this meat is delicious.

For other suggestions and side dishes, we have a complete favorite collection of Holiday Side Dishes to choose from.

Traditional German schnitzel or Jägerschnitzel is one of our favorite meals made with boneless pork chops and served with this delicious mushroom sauce.

Give our German Hunter style dish a try it's an easy recipe from start to finish with simplified instructions to follow below.

If you would like an Italian version of Chicken Hunter also called "pollo alla cacciatora" aka Chicken Cacciatore in a rich tomato sauce (or made with Pork those two versions is also prepared in fall when hunters would bring home game meat and the mushrooms while hunting.