Description
Italian basil chicken cutlets feature crispy chicken layered with fresh herbs and bright flavor. They offer a light yet satisfying dinner inspired by classic Italian kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 2 pounds Chicken Cutlets
Primary Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 cups Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese
Finishing and Salad Ingredients:
- 4 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 36 ounces Cherry Tomatoes
- ¼ cup Red Onion
- 1 pound Fresh Mozzarella
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Slice 36 ounces of cherry tomatoes in half, dice ¼ cup red onion, and cube 1 pound fresh mozzarella in a mixing bowl. Pour ¼ cup olive oil over the ingredients and season generously with salt. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to develop deep flavors.
- Pour ½ cup olive oil into a heavy-bottomed pan, heating to 360°F until oil shimmers and looks wavy.
- Season 2 pounds of chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Create a breading station: spread 1 cup flour on a plate, whisk 4 large eggs in a separate bowl, and mix 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs with ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano and 3 tablespoons minced parsley in another dish.
- Dredge each cutlet first in flour, shaking off excess. Dip completely in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Carefully lower breaded cutlets into 360°F oil, frying 3-4 minutes per side until your chicken reaches a rich golden-brown color. Work in batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Transfer fried cutlets to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Arrange crispy cutlets on serving plates, topping each with your prepared tomato-mozzarella salad. Drizzle an extra splash of olive oil for brightness.
Notes
- Marinate tomatoes at room temperature to help develop deeper, richer flavors and allow ingredients to blend naturally.
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature for perfect crispy chicken without burning the breading.
- Pat chicken cutlets completely dry before breading to ensure a super crisp, even coating that sticks perfectly.
- Choose high-quality olive oil and fresh mozzarella to elevate the overall taste of this classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 691 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg