Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping
If you’re craving a taste of Italy, look no further than Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping. This dish is an irresistible combination of crispy chicken cutlets layered with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy burrata, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s both visually stunning and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- 3 eggs (whisked)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1½ cups fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)
- 1 burrata (torn into pieces)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding each breast to an even thickness and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet to about 325°F. Fry the cutlets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add cherry tomatoes until blistered. Stir in minced garlic and kosher salt for a minute; deglaze with vinegar. Mix in basil, lemon juice, and zest.
- Serve the crispy cutlets topped with the tomato mixture and pieces of burrata, finishing with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 210mg