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Kmart enthusiast shares genius chicken schnitzel hack

<p>A Kmart shopper has shared her method for cooking chicken schnitzel, with people saying it's a "game changer".</p> <p>Taking to the Kmart Mums Facebook group, the woman revealed she bakes the dish using the store's $5 roasting tray.</p> <p>But instead of following a conventional method, she flips the pan's roasting rack upside-down, slotting the chicken schnitzel pieces in vertically.</p> <p>The reason? You can cook more chicken in one go.</p> <p><img style="width: 433.33333333333337px; height: 500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7839753/screen-shot-2021-02-04-at-2-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/9dc9835670e04c4280d74db36c12bcc7" /></p> <p>Saying she wished she had thought of the trick earlier, the mum explained she had a "small oven" and a "big family", hence the creativity.</p> <p>"I've turned the rack upside down so it's lower and able to hold the chicken schnitzels up to save room in the oven," she explained.</p> <p>The chicken pieces stand upright while baking, and only need to be flipped once before they can be eaten.</p> <p>Commenters congratulated the woman for being a "genius."</p> <p>"Awesome solution, I will be trying that one. Thanks for sharing your brilliance," wrote one Facebook user.</p> <p>"OMG thank you for sharing this! I'm constantly getting annoyed with my small oven while cooking for our extra large family," shared another.</p> <p>A third person called the tip a "life saver", while one shared their own special space-saving hack.</p> <p>"I use this to toast bread for breakfast when there's a big crowd. Nobody has to wait for their toast," they wrote.</p>

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Herb chicken schnitzel with cheesy mash potatoes

<p>There’s nothing quite like a hearty meal of chicken schnitzel and mashed potatoes. Try our delicious, flavourful recipe for this cheese and herb-coated schnitzel with a side of cheesy mashed potatoes.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 2</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 large chicken breasts</li> <li>1 cup bread crumbs</li> <li>⅛ cup grated parmesan</li> <li>1 tablespoon parsley, chopped</li> <li>1 egg, lightly beaten</li> <li>Salt and pepper (use garlic salt for extra flavour)</li> <li>30ml milk</li> <li>¼ cup plain flour</li> <li>1 tablespoon olive oil</li> <li>½ cup grated cheddar cheese</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Use a meat mallet to flatten your chicken breasts to about two-cm in thickness.</li> <li>In a bowl, combine your breadcrumbs, parmesan, and parsley. In a separate bowl, combine the egg and milk. Season your flour with salt and pepper.</li> <li>Coat each chicken breast in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture. Use a different hand to move the chicken from the egg bowl to the bread crumbs and coat well. Once each breast is coated, place on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.</li> <li>Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, cook each schnitzel for about three minutes on each side, or until cooked and golden brown.</li> <li>For your cheesy mash, make your favourite mash potato recipe and stir in the cheddar cheese until it has melted (or you could<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/cauliflower-mash"> try our cauliflower mash for fewer carbs.</a></strong></span></li> <li>Serve with your favourite fresh herbs sprinkled on top of the schnitzel.</li> </ol> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Related links:</span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/07/pork-veal-meatloaf/">Crunchy parmesan veal and pork meatloaf</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/turkey-burgers/">Turkey burgers</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/berry-clafoutis/">Mixed berry clafoutis</a></span></em></strong></p>

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