Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato-Basil Topping 

This Italian basil chicken cutlets recipe from Mia Recipes features thin, crispy chicken breasts topped with a bright tomato‑basil sauce and creamy burrata, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The contrast between the golden, pan‑fried cutlets and the vibrant tomato mixture—infused with garlic, basil, lemon, and white wine—makes every bite both elegant and approachable. This dish delivers gourmet flavor with relatively simple ingredients and comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for dinner parties or an elevated weeknight meal. 

Ingredients

For the Chicken Cutlets

• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
  
  

• 3 eggs, whisked
  
  

• ½ cup all‑purpose flour
  
  

• 1 ½ cups Italian‑style panko breadcrumbs
  
  

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
  

• Oil for shallow frying
  
  

For the Tomato‑Basil Topping

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  
  

• 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  
  

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• ½ tsp kosher salt
  
  

• ¼ cup dry white wine
  
  

• 1 tsp lemon juice
  
  

• 1 tsp lemon zest
  
  

For Serving

• Burrata, torn into pieces
  
  

• Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
  
  

Directions

1. Pound chicken breasts to even thinness, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
   
   

2. Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian‑style panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each cutlet in flour, egg, then breadcrumb, pressing gently.
   
   

3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium‑low (around 325 °F). Shallow‑fry cutlets 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
   
   

4. For the topping, sauté garlic in olive oil briefly, add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin releasing juices. Stir in basil, white wine, lemon juice and zest, season to taste.
   
   

5. Arrange chicken on plates or a platter, spoon tomato‑basil mixture on top, add torn burrata pieces, and finish with balsamic glaze drizzle. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, serves 4)

• Calories: ~420 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~38 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~24 g
  
  

• Fat: ~22 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~2 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~1 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~580 mg