Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping. This dish perfectly balances crispy chicken, fresh basil, and vibrant tomatoes, topped off with creamy burrata cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, these cutlets are not just easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making them a showstopper on any table. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- 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
- 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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup dry apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: flour, whisked eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each cutlet in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then cover with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook cherry tomatoes until blistered; add garlic and salt before deglazing with apple cider vinegar. Mix with basil and lemon juice.
- Serve cutlets topped with tomato mixture and pieces of burrata; drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 185mg