Chicken Schnitzel Recipe (Crispy & Juicy)

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1¼ lbs/454 to 567 g)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⅓ cups panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (or table salt)
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil, (for cooking)
• Lemon wedges, (for serving (optional))