Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping. This delightful dish features crispy, tender chicken cutlets adorned with a vibrant tomato-basil mélange and creamy burrata cheese. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve it as an elegant main course or slice it up for gourmet sandwiches—either way, it’s sure to impress!
- 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 cheese
- Olive oil for frying
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat to 325°F. Fry cutlets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook cherry tomatoes, garlic, and salt in olive oil until blistered. Mix in basil, lemon juice, and zest.
- Serve cutlets topped with the tomato mixture and torn burrata; drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet topped (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg