Description
Burrata Chicken Milanese is a culinary delight that combines crispy, golden chicken breasts topped with creamy burrata cheese. This restaurant-quality dish is surprisingly easy to make at home and will impress your guests with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Perfect for casual dinners or special occasions, Burrata Chicken Milanese delivers a delicious experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Set Up Breading Station: In three shallow dishes, arrange flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Burrata: After frying, let chicken rest on paper towels. Top each piece with burrata, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with basil.
- Serve: Plate beautifully and enjoy warm! Pair with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture. You can substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella if desired. To keep leftovers crisp while reheating, use a skillet instead of a microwave.