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Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping

Golden crispy chicken cutlets topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fragrant basil for an elegant Italian dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Cutlets
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs large, beaten
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup olive oil for cooking
Topping
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh burrata cheese torn into pieces
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • Three shallow dishes
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in the third.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help coating adhere.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  5. Transfer cooked cutlets to a serving platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices.
  8. Season tomatoes with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Spoon the warm tomato mixture over the chicken cutlets.
  10. Top with torn pieces of burrata cheese and fresh basil leaves.
  11. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a final drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving immediately.

Notes

For best results, let burrata come to room temperature before serving. The dish is best enjoyed immediately while the chicken is warm and crispy. Can substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella if preferred.