Schnitzel: Israeli Cutlets

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1. 1Step 1: Combine the salt, black pepper, bread crumbs, sesame seeds, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder/cayenne in a Ziploc bag and shake to combine.
2. 2Step 2: Transfer to a shallow pie plate or other similar dish. Reserve.
3. 3Step 3: Trim tenders from chicken and reserve. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
4. 4Step 4: Place breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound lightly with a mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
5. 5Step 5: Dredge cutlets and tenders in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture.
6. 6Step 6: Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet until hot but not smoking.
7. 7Step 7: Working in batches, lay 2 cutlets in pan and fry until underside is golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
8. 8Step 8: Flip and fry an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: Drain on paper towels, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.