Cooking schnitzel is a straightforward process that involves breading and frying thinly pounded meat. Traditionally, schnitzel is made with veal, but chicken or pork are commonly used as well. Here’s a simple recipe for cooking schnitzel:

### Ingredients:

- 4 boneless chicken breasts or pork chops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Vegetable oil or clarified butter, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Meat:**
- If using chicken breasts or pork chops, place them between two sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. This helps tenderize the meat and ensures even cooking.

2. **Seasoning:**
- Season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.

3. **Breading:**
- Set up three shallow bowls or plates: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each piece of meat in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured meat into the beaten eggs, coating it thoroughly.
- Finally, coat the meat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Ensure the meat is evenly coated with breadcrumbs.

4. **Frying:**
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil or clarified butter to coat the bottom of the pan (about 1/4 inch deep).
- Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully place the breaded meat in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the schnitzel is golden brown and cooked through.
- If cooking multiple pieces, you may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the temperature of the oil and make the schnitzel soggy.

5. **Draining and Serving:**
- Remove the cooked schnitzel from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot, optionally with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the schnitzel.

### Serving Suggestions:

- Schnitzel is traditionally served with potato salad, cucumber salad, mashed potatoes, or fries.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or serve with a creamy mushroom sauce for added flavor.

Enjoy your homemade schnitzel!