Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets & Burrata. These golden, crispy cutlets are tender and juicy, perfectly complemented by the creamy richness of burrata cheese. Ideal for both casual dinners and festive gatherings, this dish guarantees to impress your guests while being easy enough for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: mince garlic and tear basil leaves.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs mixed with lemon zest, and one for panko breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Top each cutlet with torn basil leaves and burrata; allow it to melt slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg