Description
These Italian basil chicken cutlets are a delicious and satisfying dish that combines crispy breaded chicken with a flavorful tomato basil topping. Serve with creamy burrata and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a truly indulgent meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Cutlets
- Chicken Breasts: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Eggs: 2 large eggs
- Flour: 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
- Seasoning: Salt and black pepper to taste
- Oil: For frying
For the Tomato Basil Topping
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh Basil: 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- White Wine: 1/4 cup
- Lemon Juice and Zest: From 1 lemon
- Kosher Salt: To taste
For Serving
- Burrata: 1 ball of burrata cheese
- Balsamic Glaze: For drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Cutlets – Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken – Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Cutlets – Fry the breaded chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Italian basil chicken, chicken cutlets, crispy chicken, tomato basil topping, burrata, balsamic glaze
