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Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets

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Juicy chicken with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts, horizontally halved into 4 cutlets
  • 60 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 115 grams fresh mozzarella, sliced or roughly torn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional, for finishing)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, blend all-purpose flour with garlic powder and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Coat each chicken cutlet evenly in the seasoned flour, removing any excess.
  3. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the cutlets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked, reaching 74°C internal temperature. Remove and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Preheat the oven broiler. Arrange cooked cutlets on a baking sheet. Top each with seasoned tomatoes and mozzarella.
  6. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the mozzarella melts and bubbles. Garnish with chopped basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even browning.
Slice mozzarella as thinly as possible for better melting under the broiler.

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