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Crispy Stuffed Chicken Caprese with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Tomatoes, with Fresh, Tomato-Basil Relish

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
  • Olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • Salt
  • Cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 ripe pearl tomatoes (or 8 cherry tomatoes), sliced 1/4” or thinner
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 16 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 ” or thinner (from an 8 oz ball or log)
  • 16 large, fresh basil leaves
  • 12 toothpicks
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh, Tomato-Basil Relish (recipe below)

Details

Preparation

Step 1

-Preheat the oven to 400°, and line a baking sheet with foil.

-Prepare the chicken breasts by butterflying each breast, being careful not to cut all the way through (you want to end up with a thinner, flatter chicken breast); place each butterflied chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound the chicken out with a mallet to about ¼” thickness; place the chicken breasts into a bowl, and add a drizzle of olive oil, the garlic, a couple of pinches of salt and pepper, the lemon juice and zest, and marinate the chicken for about 15-20 minutes.

-Next, place the thinly sliced pearl tomatoes into a small dish, and add to them the balsamic vinegar and a pinch or two of salt and pepper, and allow them to marinate while the chicken marinates.

-To prepare the chicken, place one marinaded chicken breast in front of you, vertically; giving yourself about a ½” border at the bottom, begin by adding 2 of the fresh basil leaves, then 2 slices of the fresh mozzarella cheese, next 4 slices of the marinated tomato, then another 2 basil leaves and finally 2 more slices of mozzarella onto the chicken; starting at the bottom, fold the chicken over the ingredients, gently rolling upward until wrapped; place 2-3 toothpicks through the seam at angles to secure the filling and to keep the chicken held together, and place it onto a clean plate to hold; repeat the process with all four chicken breasts.

-To bread the chicken, add the flour into a medium-size bowl; add the eggs into a another medium-size bowl, and whisk well; add the panko breadcrumbs, the grated parmesan, the Italian seasoning and a pinch of cracked black pepper into another medium-size bowl, and toss to combine; gently dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then in the eggs and finally in the panko-parmesan mixture, and set aside on the plate while you heat your oil.

-To fry, add enough olive oil to a large heavy-bottom pan or skillet for a shallow fry (roughly 1 cup), and place over medium-high heat; once the oil is hot, add in 2 of the rolled and breaded chicken breasts seam-side down, and cook until golden-brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side (about 8 minutes total); remove from oil and place onto a paper towel-lined plate, and repeat the process with the remaining two breasts; to finish the chicken, add the fried breasts to the foil-lined baking sheet, and place into the oven for about 4-5 minutes, until completely cooked through and the cheese is melted and gooey; to serve, remove toothpicks, and serve on a bed of the Fresh, Tomato-Basil Relish.

Fresh, Tomato-Basil Relish ingredients:

8 ripe pearl (or Campari) tomatoes, diced very finely
2 cloves of garlic, pressed through garlic press
¼ cup julienned fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil, drizzle or two
• Pinch or two salt
• Pinch or two freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation:

-Add all ingredients in a small bowl, and gently fold together to combine; cover with plastic wrap and keep in fridge until ready to use with chicken. (*Basil tends to discolor and become a bit brown over time once julienned or chopped, so prepare this relish as close to serving time as possible to maintain it’s vibrant green.)

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