Description
Crispy Chicken Caprese is a delicious Italian-American main course featuring golden, breaded chicken topped with fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s a flavorful dish perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Assembly:
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Breading Station: Set up bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture. Dredge chicken in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil and butter until golden. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Assemble: Top chicken with tomato slices, mozzarella. Bake until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with basil and balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta or with arugula salad.
- Use store-bought balsamic glaze for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry and Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
