Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping
Enjoy flavorful Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping—a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1½ cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 burrata
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts thinly between plastic wrap, then season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 325°F. Fry cutlets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté cherry tomatoes with olive oil until blistered. Add garlic and salt, then deglaze with vinegar. Mix in basil, lemon juice, and zest.
- Serve cutlets topped with the tomato basil mixture and torn burrata.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg