Crispy Chicken Caprese Recipe
Enjoy a delicious twist on the classic Caprese salad with this Crispy Chicken Caprese recipe. Tender breaded chicken topped with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze – a flavorful and satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 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
Caprese Toppings:
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Pound and Season Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Breading Station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add Toppings: Place mozzarella on each chicken breast, let it melt, top with tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with heirloom tomatoes and garlic-infused balsamic glaze.
- For extra melty cheese, finish chicken in the oven.
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
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