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Italian Basil Chicken

Italian Basil Chicken

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Golden, crisp chicken cutlets topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh burrata, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze—Italian Basil Chicken is a summer night’s dream. Every bite offers a burst of flavor, from the creamy richness of cheese to the zesty pop of basil and tomatoes. It’s a perfect fusion of crunch, cream, and garden-fresh brightness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken cutlets
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 balls burrata cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

  • Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Prepare a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry cutlets until golden, 3–4 minutes per side.
  • Mix cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt and torn basil.
  • Top each fried cutlet with burrata, spoon over the tomato mixture.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with basil, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch, double bread the chicken. For added zing, mix a bit of lemon zest with the tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Basil, Burrata, chicken, Italian dinner, Summer Recipe
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