Crispy Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping
Crispy Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping is a flavor-packed dish that will elevate any meal. These succulent chicken cutlets are breaded to perfection, then topped with blistered cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy burrata cheese. This recipe seamlessly blends fresh ingredients and rich textures, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside a simple salad or garlic bread for a complete culinary experience that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 3 eggs, whisked
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1½ cups fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin strips (chiffonade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 burrata, torn into pieces
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding each breast between plastic wrap to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls for breading: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then cover in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 325°F (160°C). Fry each cutlet for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté halved cherry tomatoes in olive oil until blistered. Add minced garlic, then stir in sliced basil and seasoning.
- Serve the crispy cutlets topped with the tomato mixture and torn pieces of burrata.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with topping (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg