Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of crispy chicken with the fresh flavors of a classic Caprese salad in this easy-to-make recipe for Crispy Chicken Caprese.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: Prepare three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Assemble: Top each chicken breast with mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra flavor, use heirloom tomatoes and a garlic-infused balsamic glaze.
- You can finish the chicken in the oven for an extra melt on the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
