So delicious panko-coated chicken schnitzel. thomas keller of the french laundry in yountville, california uses panko bread crumbs to give chicken a crunchy crust. pounding chicken breasts to a uniform thickness cuts down on cooking time, he says. schnitzel, the german word for cutlet, is also commonly used to describe meat that has been breaded and fried. these are usually a big hit with the kids. not what you are looking for? try these other chicken recipes vinegar-braised chicken and onions, balsamic chicken with mushrooms or braised herbed chicken.