Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets (Print Version)

Golden chicken cutlets topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy burrata, and balsamic glaze for summery flair.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Cutlets

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1.25 cm thickness
02 - 120 g all-purpose flour
03 - 3 large eggs, whisked
04 - 160 g Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
06 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

→ Tomato Basil Topping

07 - 340 g cherry tomatoes
08 - 35 g fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
09 - 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 2.5 g kosher salt
12 - 60 ml dry white wine
13 - 5 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
14 - 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

→ For Serving

15 - 225 g (1 ball) fresh burrata, torn into pieces
16 - 30 ml balsamic glaze

# Steps:

01 - Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of approximately 1.25 cm. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into egg, and finally press gently into breadcrumbs to evenly adhere.
03 - Pour approximately 1.25 cm vegetable oil into a large heavy skillet and heat to 165°C. Fry breaded cutlets in batches for 2–3 minutes each side until golden and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Wipe out the skillet and add olive oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly blistered and softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and salt; sauté 1 minute. Pour in white wine to deglaze, scraping the pan, and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat and combine tomatoes with basil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl.
05 - Arrange crispy chicken cutlets on a serving platter. Top with warm tomato basil mixture. Distribute torn burrata over the top and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For enhanced texture, opt for fresh panko breadcrumbs.
02 - Substitute fresh mozzarella if burrata is unavailable.
03 - Accompany with arugula salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
04 - Well paired with a dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.

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