Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping
If you’re looking to brighten your dinner table with a burst of summer flavor, these Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping are the perfect dish! Tender, crispy chicken cutlets are generously topped with a vibrant mix of blistered cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, all crowned with creamy burrata. This delightful combination not only tantalizes the taste buds but also makes for an eye-catching presentation. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to become a household favorite.
- 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
- 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
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Set up bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Cutlets: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each cutlet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Tomato Basil Topping: Sauté cherry tomatoes in olive oil until blistered. Add garlic, then mix with fresh basil and lemon juice.
- Serve: Top each cutlet with tomato basil mixture and pieces of burrata. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg