Description
Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping is a delightful main course featuring thinly pounded chicken breasts breaded and fried to golden perfection. Topped with a fresh and tangy combination of marinated cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fragrant basil, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an easy yet impressive Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Cutlets
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup olive oil for frying
For the Tomato and Burrata Topping
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dredging stations: Set up three shallow bowls—one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Italian-style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.
- Coat the chicken cutlets: Dredge each pounded chicken breast first in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Fry the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove each batch and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Prepare the tomato topping: In a small bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly marinated.
- Assemble and serve: Arrange the fried chicken cutlets on a serving platter. Spoon the marinated tomatoes over the cutlets, then top with torn pieces of burrata cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crunchy texture, use panko breadcrumbs instead of Italian-style breadcrumbs.
- If burrata is not available, fresh mozzarella can be used as a substitute.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of arugula salad or crusty bread to complement the flavors.
