Description
Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets & Burrata is a delectable dish that combines perfectly crispy chicken cutlets with creamy burrata cheese and fragrant basil. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it the ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal at home. With vibrant flavors and satisfying textures, every bite of this dish promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station with beaten eggs and seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with chopped basil.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add breaded cutlets, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and place on a serving platter. Top with torn burrata cheese while warm, allowing it to melt.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cutlets before serving and garnish with remaining basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg