🕒 Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Cook: 20 minutes

• Total: ~40 minutes

🍽 Serves

4

🛒 Ingredients

Chicken Cutlets

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (light dredge)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

Blistered Tomatoes

• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Pinch salt

• Pinch red pepper flakes

• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional but recommended)

Basil Oil Drizzle

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• ½ tsp lemon zest

• Pinch chili flakes

• Salt to taste

Topping

• 2 balls fresh burrata (torn into pieces)

• Extra chopped basil

• Fresh cracked pepper

• Flaky sea salt

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets.

2. Place between plastic wrap and lightly pound to even thickness (about ½ inch thick).

3. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.

4. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

👉 The flour creates that golden crust seen in the image.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add chicken (don’t overcrowd).

3. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until:

   • Deep golden brown

   • Internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C)

4. Remove and tent loosely with foil.

You want a crispy, caramelized crust.

3️⃣ Blister the Tomatoes

In the same pan:

1. Add olive oil if needed.

2. Add tomatoes in a single layer.

3. Cook undisturbed 2–3 minutes until skins blister.

4. Shake pan and continue cooking 3–4 more minutes.

5. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt.

6. Stir 30 seconds.

7. Finish with balsamic (optional).

Tomatoes should be soft, juicy, slightly charred.

4️⃣ Make the Basil Oil

In a small bowl combine:

• Olive oil

• Chopped basil

• Grated garlic

• Lemon zest

• Chili flakes

• Salt

Let sit 5–10 minutes for flavor to infuse.

5️⃣ Assemble (Important for Presentation)

1. Place chicken cutlets on serving plate.

2. Spoon blistered tomatoes over top.

3. Tear burrata and place generously over each cutlet.

4. Spoon basil oil over everything.

5. Finish with fresh basil, cracked pepper, flaky salt.

Serve immediately while warm so burrata slightly melts.

🔥 Chef Tips for That Restaurant Look

• Let burrata sit at room temp 20 minutes before serving.

• Don’t overcook chicken — juicy interior is key.

• Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

• Add a drizzle of hot honey for sweet-heat balance.

• For extra richness: splash white wine into pan after removing chicken and reduce before adding tomatoes.

🥗 What to Serve With

• Garlic parmesan orzo

• Lemon risotto

• Arugula salad

• Toasted ciabatta

• Roasted asparagus

🌶 Variations

Caprese Style

Add fresh mozzarella slices and drizzle balsamic glaze.

Creamy Pan Sauce Version

After cooking chicken:

• Deglaze pan with ½ cup white wine

• Add ¼ cup cream

• Simmer 3 minutes before adding tomatoes

Low-Carb Version

Skip flour dredge and use almond flour instead.