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CRISPY CHICKEN CAPRESE

This summertime dish of crispy chicken caprese is really good! Chicken cutlets that are crispy, thin, and tender that are covered with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and heirloom tomatoes. For the ultimate taste explosion, pour some balsamic glaze over it!
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time18 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: absolut pears recipe, absolut red tea recipe, absolut wild tonic recipe, CRISPY CHICKEN CAPRESE
Yield: 4

Materials

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 to 3 heirloom or homegrown tomatoes sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • lots of fresh basil leaves
  • balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions

  • To produce thin chicken cutlets, thinly slice the chicken breasts lengthwise. Thin slices are what you're looking for—almost translucent! One chicken breast yields three or four thin pieces for me. Use salt and pepper to season the chicken all over. Line paper towels onto a baking pan.
  • Transfer the eggs to a shallow basin or platter. In another dish or basin, mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan.
  • Transfer the eggs to a shallow basin or platter. In another dish or basin, mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan.
    A big skillet should be heated with one to two teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Before I add the chicken, I like to let the oil heat for at least five minutes. Keep an eye on the heat the entire time, and adjust it if it feels too hot!
  • Gently press each chicken piece in the breadcrumbs after dipping it in the egg to ensure that the crumbs stick.
  • Add two to three pieces of chicken at a time. Cook for three to four minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. This should cook the chicken thoroughly, but if you're not sure, check to make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Take off each piece of chicken and lay it on the sheet covered with paper towels. Continue with the leftover chicken.
  • (This is a wonderful reheat! I refrigerate mine in foil and reheat it in the oven or air fryer until it's warm.)
  • Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces in layers with the tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaf slices. Pour balsamic glaze over the entire thing. Present!