Description
Enjoy the flavor of Caprese Chicken Cutlets, featuring crispy chicken breast topped with fresh tomato salad, mozzarella, and basil—a delightful and easy dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 ½ lbs
- kosher salt and black pepper, for seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- chopped fresh basil, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the caprese salad.
- Take the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Cut the chicken breasts horizontally to butterfly them, then slice each into 4 equal pieces.
- Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound it to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Season with salt and pepper after removing the wrap.
- For coating, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl, and mix panko, Parmesan, and parsley in a third bowl.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mix, dip in eggs, then coat with the panko mixture, ensuring all sides are covered until all pieces are breaded.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Plate the chicken and top with caprese salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Pound the chicken evenly for uniform cooking and texture.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving for added taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg