While we've already pointed out that chicken breast has a near-ideal shape for schnitzel ... the choice of cut is crucial.

Add the chicken mixture to the dish ... Use the trimmings to make cut-out shapes to decorate the surface of the pie. Cut a couple of air holes with a knife to allow the steam to escape.

Others claim that this cut resembles the shape of an airplane, hence its cheeky name. It may be hard to find airline chicken ...