Wiener schnitzel, sometimes spelled wienerschnitzel, as in switzerland, is a type of schnitzel made of a thin, breaded, pan-fried veal cutlet. it is one of the best known specialties of viennese cuisine, and one of the national dishes of austria. at its best, however, this is one of lifes simple joys: the meat is tender and can be cut with a fork. the breading crispy, not greasy, and the squirt of lemon adds that zing the dish needs. the classic wiener schnitzel is a thin breaded, pan-fried veal cutlet. with its crisp, golden coating and accompanied by a delectable potato salad it is one of austrias most loved dishes. each austrian eats approximately 30 wiener schnitzels a year not what you are looking for? try these other great chicken recipes: tuscan chickensumac-roasted whole chickenchicken marbellabuttermilk country fried chickenchicken mushroom stroganoff.