What do you get when you mix the flavors of a Caprese Salad & the technique of Chicken Parmesan??
A deliciously winning combination!!!
What You Will Need: Chicken breast, flour, eggs, mozzarella cheese, panko bread crumbs, basil, parmesan cheese & balsamic vinegar.
Extra Ingredients: Parsley, mixed greens, onions, tomatoes & a vinaigrette of your choice.
**Turn your broiler to high**
Trim the fat off the chicken breast and if the pieces are thick, cut them butterfly style.
Place the chicken in-between a large piece of plastic wrap.
Using the meat mallet (the flat side), pound the chicken out to a large, thin piece.
Get your classic breading station together. Flour, egg wash, bread crumbs.
Mix some parmesan cheese, parsley, salt & pepper into the panko bread crumbs.
Get a large skillet over medium high heat & add in a good layer of olive oil.
Place the chicken into the flour.
Dip into the egg wash.
Coat in the bread crumbs.
Then place the piece of chicken into the hot pan.
Once your get a nice golden brown color, flip & sauté the over side.
Place the chicken cutlets onto a rake over a baking sheet.
The lifted rake will keep the crunchy texture all the way around the chicken breast. But if you don't have one, just place the pieces onto the baking sheet.
Top with pieces of mozzarella cheese & place under the broiler.
Remove once the cheese has melted.
Drizzle some balsamic vinegar, then garnish with chopped basil.
Now......you can leave the chicken as is or add an extra flare by topping the chicken with a pile of mixed greens that have been dressed with a simple vinaigrette & an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
The combination of hot, crunchy chicken with the cool, crisp salad is absolutely superb!
This dish would be wonderful for a date night or a special Valentines dinner!
But its also fantastic for just a plan 'ol Monday!
Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!
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