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These loaded Sesame Chicken Schnitzel Bowls offer a fun weeknight dinner that feels extra special. Homemade chicken schnitzel made with sesame seeds and served bowl style with all the “extras”. Lettuce, lots of peperoncini, a simple avocado cucumber salad, and plenty of feta. Add delicious creamy tzatziki sauce and garlic tahini for a wonderful, colorful dinner bowl that really is SO GOOD. Serve each bowl with soft, warm buttery pita bread and homemade fries for a meal that everyone will truly love.
We’re making schnitzel! This is a first for us. I’ve only made one other schnitzel recipe (that I can remember at least) and it’s in the HBH Super Simple cookbook. So this schnitzel is a first on the website and I’m so excited about it.
It’s a bowl recipe so that already gives it a major advantage. We love the bowl recipes on the site. But the schnitzel, the Tzatziki, and all the “extras” hidden throughout this bowl make it extra special. Creighton says Tzatziki may be one of his favorite sauces. Actually, everyone over here LOVES Tzatziki.
I made a schnitzel recipe for another project a few weeks ago and couldn’t stop thinking about how much I loved it. I started to brainstorm recipes that could include chicken schnitzel. At first, this started out looking like a slightly different recipe, but I’m so happy with how it ended up.
The Tzatziki sauce along with the schnitzel is not traditional, but it’s why this is such a yummy bowl. I wanted a bowl complete with ALL the extras, plus some fresh pita and crispy fries on the side.
I have so much fun creating restaurant-style dishes at home.
Here are the details
Instead of oven-baking, I lightly fried the schnitzel in a small amount of avocado oil. So not a deep fry, I promise it’s so easy.
Let’s start with the chicken, you’ll need to bread it. Using chicken cutlets is key for this dish. I get mine pre-cut from Whole Foods, but our local Kroger grocery store usually sells chicken cutlets too.
Dredge the chicken through flour, then dip it into beaten eggs, and then through a Panko and sesame crumb mix. Transfer the chicken to a skillet and pan-fry it in a bit of avocado oil. Using avocado oil is a healthier route than vegetable oil, so I do recommend it.
The next part is my secret. Mix up a seasoning blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and sea salt. Sprinkle this spice mix over each piece of hot chicken.
This adds such a delicious, smoky, spicy kick. Don’t skip it!
Now that chicken is cooked up, we can quickly assemble it. Use the store for help and pick up some Tzatziki sauce, garlic tahini, and if you like spicy – grab some harissa oil too (or mix harissa with toasted sesame oil, honey + salt).
Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods almost always have the above ingredients. You can also make homemade sauces too. Do what time allows for!
This is basically like a big loaded salad. Lots of shredded lettuce, then cucumber, avocado, crumbled feta, and plenty of fresh dill and lemon. The rest is up to you, but peperoncini are key for me!!
Throw the chicken on top, then add dollops of tzatziki sauce, and a drizzle of tahini!! I serve the bowl with warm pitas and a side of fries. So many yummy flavors and textures and much better than any restaurant.
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Lastly, if you make these Sesame Chicken Schnitzel Bowls with Feta Tzatziki, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sesame Chicken Schnitzel Bowls with Feta Tzatziki
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 598 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Chicken Schnitzels
- 3/4 cup flour
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 4-6 chicken cutlets, or 3 boneless chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally
- avocado oil, for frying
Bowls
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 Serrano or jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1-2 cups Tzakiki sauce
- lettuce, peperoncini, and pitas, for serving
- garlic tahini, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Add the flour to a shallow dish. In a separate dish, combine the Panko, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, then beat.2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Set the seasoning aside. 3. Working in an assembly line, dredge the chicken through the flour, then the eggs – allow the excess to drip off into the bowl, then dip through the Panko crumbs. Place on a plate and repeat. 4. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and immediately sprinkle on the seasoning, using to your taste. Thinly slice the chicken. Season with salt. 5. In a bowl, toss the cucumbers, avocados, peppers, lemon juice, and dill. Add the feta and toss. 6. To assemble, add lettuce and peperoncini to a bowl. Top with chicken, and cucumber/avocado salad. Add a few dollops of Tzaziki sauce. Drizzle over the tahini (homemade recipe in notes).
Notes
Garlic Lemon Tahini – whisk together 1/2 cup tahini, 1-2 cloves grated garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/3 cup warm water in a bowl or use a blender. If needed, add water to thin the sauce as desired. Generously season to taste with salt.
Yummm made these last night and my husband gave them a 10/10! I didnt have as much sesame seeds but threw in what I had and it was still excellent.
Hey Eloise,
Happy Friday!!🌼🐰 I really appreciate you making this dish and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
I can’t wait to try this! Can the naan be made with Gluten Free flour? Tieghan, you’re recipes are consistantly incredible! Absolutely amazing. (p.s. do you offer book sighnings for your cookbooks?) 🙂
Thanks so much for your kind message Jodi!! Yes, you can use gluten free flour for the naan! I do have scheduled book signings in select cities from time to time! I hope you love this recipe! xT
So good. Very tasty and a good combo of flavors. Always looking for ways to make a more exciting salad or “lighter” meal. this recipe will be added to my repeat list!
Hey Leah,
Happy Wednesday!!🌈 🐇 I am so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you! Thanks for sharing your feedback and trying it out! xT
The chicken was so yummy and the extra dusting of spices really added an extra layer to them. I left the peppers out of the cucumber salad (little kiddos eating the meal too) but it was still really good I’m not sure why I never thought of the combo before but I plan to make this to just have on hand to snack on.
Hey Bethany,
Fantastic!! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
So delicious! The chicken was absolutely perfect. Will definitely be making this one a lot more.
Hi Heather,
Fantastic!! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
This was sooo good!! I used gluten free flour and Kikkoman gluten free panko crumbs. I only had about 1/2 cup sesame seeds but don’t feel as though I was missing anything. I subbed lettuce for the pita and turned these into lettuce wraps! So delicious! Kids (12,15,17) and my husband loved it! I made these with Greek lemon potatoes and it was a great combo.
Hey Angela,
Happy Monday!! ☀️⛅️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
Absolute hit all round. Know it will become a family favourite.
Hey Ellen,
Happy Monday!! ☀️⛅️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
Combination of flavours is soooo good, easy to make. My friends and I really enjoyed this meal 🙂
Hi Laurie,
Happy Sunday!! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
Everyone enjoyed this meal!
So glad to hear this!! Thanks so much for making the recipe! xT
This was amazing!!! Thank you!
Love to hear this! Thanks so much Patti!!
My husband said “This one is the winner!!” We both loved this recipe. All the flavours go so well together. We made pita wraps. I make a few of your recipes a week. Thanks for this “winner” recipe!
Hey Kara,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it was a winner! xT
I am making this tonight. How come you didn’t add the “harissa oil” you used in the video? I have all your cookbooks!
Hey Terri,
So sorry, I’m not sure what you mean! I hope you love this recipe, let me know how I can help! xx
I have been a long-time follower of yours and am ashamed I am JUST NOW looking at your blog! You have so many delicious recipes. I immediately saw this one and knew I had to try it. I made this yesterday for dinner guests and it was an instant hit! I look forward to trying more of your creations.
Thanks so much Stevanna!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and thanks for following along:) xx
Delicious! We loved it. So much flavour. Lots of “Oh wow this is SO GOOD” at the dinner table! Will definitely add to the rotation.
Hi Robyn,
Happy Wednesday! ⛅️🌈 I’m so glad to hear that this recipe worked well for you and I appreciate you giving it a try! xx
Really tasty! Made a few modifications for dietary restrictions but the essence was there and delicious!
Hi Jane,
Fantastic!!🐣 Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT