Chicken Romano

Ingredients

  • 3 T. seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 T. grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 4 thin-sliced boneless chicken cutlets
  • 1 T. olive oil, divided
  • 1 (14 ½ oz.) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, liquid reserved
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 T. sliced pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 t. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 t. red pepper flakes
  • 3 T. coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Combine bread crumbs and cheese in shallow dish or pie plate. Dredge the chicken pieces in crumb mixture to coat on both sides.

Heat 1 ½ t. oil in 12-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes each side. Transfer to plate; cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat.

Add drained tomatoes, garlic, olives, vinegar, red pepper, and 1/3 cup of tomato liquid. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat and discard garlic. Stir in basil. Spoon sauce over cutlets and serve.