Description
A crispy chicken caprese recipe featuring golden pan-fried cutlets, garlic-blistered tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- 3 eggs (whisked)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves (chiffonade cut)
- 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
- 1 burrata (torn into pieces)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Oil to shallow fry chicken cutlets
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound them thin under plastic wrap. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to coat.
- Heat half an inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 325°F). Fry chicken cutlets 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook 2–3 more minutes until blistered.
- Add garlic and salt, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half. Remove from heat and stir in basil and lemon juice.
- To serve, arrange chicken on a plate. Top with blistered tomatoes, burrata, lemon zest, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Store components separately if prepping ahead to maintain crispiness.
- To air fry, cook at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Add Parmesan to breadcrumbs for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 774 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 58 g
- Cholesterol: 268 mg