Description
Crispy Parmesan-Basil Chicken Cutlets topped with creamy burrata, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. A restaurant-worthy dish made in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz burrata or fresh mozzarella, torn
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
2. Set up 3 bowls: flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mix.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
5. Sauté cherry tomatoes in same pan for 2–3 minutes with a pinch of salt.
6. Tear burrata or mozzarella into pieces.
7. Top each cutlet with cheese, then cherry tomatoes.
8. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle balsamic glaze, if using. Serve hot.
Notes
Use pounded chicken for even cooking.
Cook in batches to maintain crispiness.
Add cheese just before serving to keep cutlets crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with toppings
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg