Here’s a restaurant-style Crispy Chicken Caprese with Burrata—crispy golden chicken topped with fresh, creamy burrata and bright tomato-basil flavors:
🍗🍅 Crispy Chicken Caprese with Burrata
🧾 Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (halved horizontally for thinner cutlets)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Oil for frying (or shallow frying)
For the topping:
- 2 balls Burrata
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare chicken:
Season chicken with salt and pepper. - Bread it:
Set up 3 bowls: flour → eggs → breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture. - Cook chicken:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
Drain on paper towels. - Prepare topping:
In a bowl, toss tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. - Assemble:
Place crispy chicken on a plate.
Spoon tomatoes over the top.
Tear burrata and place generously over the chicken. - Finish:
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Bake or air fry the chicken for a lighter version.
- Add a slice of mozzarella under the burrata for extra cheesiness.
- Use heirloom tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- Finish with a drizzle of pesto for a gourmet touch.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with pasta, garlic bread, or a simple green salad
- Pair with roasted vegetables for a balanced meal
- Great for a dinner that feels fancy but is easy to make
If you want, I can give you a low-carb version, a sheet-pan version, or a grilled (non-breaded) Caprese chicken version 👍