German Schnitzel

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serve: 2

Ingredients:
– 2 pork steaks, from top round
– 1 small egg
– 1 tablespoon heavy cream
– ½ tablespoon water
– ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– ½ teaspoon dried basil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Oil, for frying
– ½ lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions:
1. Pound the pork steaks using a meat tenderizer to ¼-inch thick.
2. In a bowl, whisk egg with heavy cream and water.
3. Combine parmesan with oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
4. Season pork steaks with salt and pepper.
5. Dip the pork steak into egg mixture and coat with parmesan cheese mixture. Place onto a plate.
6. Heat 3-inche soil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Place the schnitzel into the heated oil and fry for 5-7 minutes.
8. Serve schnitzel with lemon wedges.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 317
– Total Fat 17.8g
– Total Carbohydrate 4.6g
– Dietary Fiber 0.7g
– Total Sugars 1.5g
– Protein 36.6g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.