This dish looks like a crispy breaded schnitzel with creamy mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Here’s a full, easy restaurant-style recipe you can follow at home:
Crispy Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Serves: 2–3
Time: ~45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
For the Schnitzel:
2 large chicken breasts or pork cutlets
Salt & black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ cup flour
2 eggs (beaten)
1½ cups breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 medium potatoes
2 tbsp butter
¼–½ cup warm milk
Salt & pepper
For the Brown Gravy:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1½ cups beef or chicken broth
½ tsp black pepper
Optional: ½ tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the Schnitzel
Slice chicken in half horizontally.
Cover with plastic and pound thin.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder & paprika.
Coat in:
Flour → Egg → Breadcrumbs
Fry in medium-hot oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
Drain on paper towel.
Make the Mashed Potatoes
Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until soft.
Drain and mash.
Add butter & warm milk.
Season with salt & pepper until creamy.
Prepare the Gravy
Melt butter on medium heat.
Add flour and whisk 1 minute.
Slowly add broth while whisking.
Simmer until thick.
Add pepper and soy/Worcestershire if using.
TO SERVE:
Place schnitzel on plate
Add mashed potatoes
Pour hot gravy over both
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Add mushrooms to gravy
Serve with pickles or salad
Sprinkle schnitzel with lemon juice