Indulge in the savory delight of Israeli Schnitzel, featuring tender chicken or turkey cutlets, delicately breaded and fried to golden perfection. Served with crispy fries or nestled in a warm sandwich, this dish offers a taste of Israel's culinary excellence.

Here's a recipe for Israeli Schnitzel:

Ingredients:

 - 4 chicken or turkey cutlets

 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

 - 2 eggs, beaten

 - 1 cup breadcrumbs

 - Salt and pepper to taste

 - Oil for frying

 - Fries or sandwich bread, for serving

Instructions:

1- Place the chicken or turkey cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.

2- Season the cutlets with salt and pepper.

3- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

4- Dredge each cutlet in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

5- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

6- Fry the cutlets in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

7- Remove the cutlets from the skillet and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.

8- Serve the schnitzel with fries or on sandwich bread, and enjoy!

Nutritional Values :

Here's a general estimate of the nutritional values for the main ingredients in Israeli Schnitzel. Keep in mind that actual values can vary based on specific brands and preparation methods:

1. 4 chicken or turkey cutlets (approx. 1 lb or 450g)  

 - Calories:  

  - Chicken: ~500 (approx. 125 calories per 4 oz)  

  - Turkey: ~400 (approx. 100 calories per 4 oz)  

 - Fat:  

  - Chicken: ~20g  

  - Turkey: ~10g  

 - Carbohydrates: 0g  

 - Protein:  

  - Chicken: ~90g  

  - Turkey: ~80g  

 - Benefits: High in protein; provides essential nutrients like B vitamins and minerals.  

2. 1 cup all-purpose flour  

 - Calories: 455  

 - Fat: 1g  

 - Carbohydrates: 95g  

 - Protein: 13g  

 - Benefits: Provides carbohydrates for energy; used as a coating to help with browning.  

3. 2 eggs, beaten  

 - Calories: 140 (70 calories per egg)  

 - Fat: 10g  

 - Carbohydrates: 2g  

 - Protein: 12g  

 - Benefits: Good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals; helps bind the coating.  

4. 1 cup breadcrumbs  

 - Calories: 200  

 - Fat: 1g  

 - Carbohydrates: 40g  

 - Protein: 6g  

 - Benefits: Adds crunch to the coating; provides carbohydrates for energy.  

5. Salt and pepper to taste  

 - Calories: 0 (negligible for salt and pepper)  

 - Fat: 0g  

 - Carbohydrates: 0g  

 - Protein: 0g  

 - Benefits: Enhance flavor; salt supports electrolyte balance.  

6. Oil for frying (1 tablespoon)  

 - Calories: 120  

 - Fat: 14g  

 - Carbohydrates: 0g  

 - Protein: 0g  

 - Benefits: Provides fat for cooking; can add flavor.  

7. Fries or sandwich bread (for serving)  

 - Fries (1 serving, approx. 150g)  

  - Calories: 365  

  - Fat: 17g  

  - Carbohydrates: 63g  

  - Protein: 4g  

  - Benefits: Provides carbohydrates; adds a crispy texture.  

 - Sandwich Bread (1 slice, approx. 30g)  

  - Calories: 80  

  - Fat: 1g  

  - Carbohydrates: 15g  

  - Protein: 3g  

  - Benefits: Provides carbohydrates; used as a base for sandwiches.1.

4 chicken or turkey cutlets (approx. 1 lb or 450g)  

 - Calories:  

  - Chicken: ~500 (approx. 125 calories per 4 oz)  

  - Turkey: ~400 (approx. 100 calories per 4 oz)  

 - Fat:  

  - Chicken: ~20g  

  - Turkey: ~10g  

 - Carbohydrates: 0g  

 - Protein:  

  - Chicken: ~90g  

  - Turkey: ~80g  

 - Benefits: High in protein; provides essential nutrients like B vitamins and minerals.  

2. 1 cup all-purpose flour  

 - Calories: 455  

 - Fat: 1g  

 - Carbohydrates: 95g  

 - Protein: 13g  

 - Benefits: Provides carbohydrates for energy; used as a coating to help with browning.  

3. 2 eggs, beaten  

 - Calories: 140 (70 calories per egg)  

 - Fat: 10g  

 - Carbohydrates: 2g  

 - Protein: 12g  

 - Benefits: Good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals; helps bind the coating.  

4. 1 cup breadcrumbs  

 - Calories: 200  

 - Fat: 1g  

 - Carbohydrates: 40g  

 - Protein: 6g  

 - Benefits: Adds crunch to the coating; provides carbohydrates for energy.  

5. Salt and pepper to taste  

 - Calories: 0 (negligible for salt and pepper)  

 - Fat: 0g  

 - Carbohydrates: 0g  

 - Protein: 0g  

 - Benefits: Enhance flavor; salt supports electrolyte balance.  

6. Oil for frying (1 tablespoon)  

 - Calories: 120  

 - Fat: 14g  

 - Carbohydrates: 0g  

 - Protein: 0g  

 - Benefits: Provides fat for cooking; can add flavor.  

7. Fries or sandwich bread (for serving)  

 - Fries (1 serving, approx. 150g)  

  - Calories: 365  

  - Fat: 17g  

  - Carbohydrates: 63g  

  - Protein: 4g  

  - Benefits: Provides carbohydrates; adds a crispy texture.  

 - Sandwich Bread (1 slice, approx. 30g)  

  - Calories: 80  

  - Fat: 1g  

  - Carbohydrates: 15g  

  - Protein: 3g  

  - Benefits: Provides carbohydrates; used as a base for sandwiches.

Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on factors such as cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.