Description
Crispy Chicken Caprese is a delicious dish that combines the classic flavors of Caprese salad with crispy, breaded chicken for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish.
- Top each piece of chicken with slices of mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning before breading.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Caprese, Chicken Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Caprese Salad