Description
These Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with creamy burrata, fresh cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Finished with a rich balsamic glaze, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen—perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Cutlets:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil (for frying)
For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. - Set up dredging station:
Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third. - Bread the chicken:
Coat each piece in flour, dip into eggs, then press into breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. - Cook the chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. - Prepare topping:
In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. - Assemble:
Place cooked chicken on a serving platter. Top each cutlet with burrata, tomato mixture, and fresh basil. - Finish:
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly so it cooks quickly and stays tender.
Burrata melts slightly on warm chicken—this is exactly what you want!
Swap cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg