Description
Crispy Italian-style chicken cutlets topped with blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy burrata, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This dish combines bold flavors and textures for an elevated yet approachable dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Cutlets:
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
For the Tomato Basil Topping:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin strips (chiffonade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For Serving:
- 1 burrata, torn into pieces
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
1. Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Prepare a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for whisked eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
4. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet to 325°F. Fry each cutlet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until blistered.
6. Add garlic and salt, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
7. Deglaze the pan with white wine, stirring to release any browned bits.
8. Transfer tomato mixture to a bowl and mix with sliced basil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
9. Arrange crispy chicken cutlets on a serving platter. Spoon tomato basil mixture on top.
10. Add torn pieces of burrata over each cutlet and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
11. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Make sure oil temperature is consistent to ensure even frying.
Use burrata at room temperature for maximum creaminess.
The tomato basil topping can be made ahead and served warm or at room temperature.
If burrata is unavailable, substitute with fresh mozzarella.
Pairs beautifully with arugula salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fry, Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with toppings
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
