Description
This Italian Lemon Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping recipe is a delightful combination of flavors that will elevate your dinner table. Tender chicken cutlets seasoned with herbs and lemon zest, topped with a savory tomato mixture, and finished with creamy burrata cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Cutlets:
- 2 large chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Tomato Topping:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
For Serving:
- 2 oz burrata cheese (1 small ball), torn into pieces
- Optional: lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, Italian herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Tomato Topping: In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until tomatoes soften slightly. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
- Assemble the Dish: Place chicken cutlets on a plate, spoon tomato mixture over the top, and add torn burrata pieces. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
