Kuřecí řízek (breaded chicken schnitzel)

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breasts into slices across the thickness, then flatten them between two sheets of cling film with a rolling pin to about 5 mm thick.
2. Season the escalopes with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare three shallow dishes: the flour, the beaten eggs and the breadcrumbs.
4. Dip each escalope in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly.
5. Heat the oil in a large frying pan to 170 °C and fry the escalopes for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely golden.
6. Drain them on kitchen paper and serve hot with lemon wedges.