Panko Chicken Saltimbocca
Panko Chicken Saltimbocca. Crispy Italian breaded chicken with herby roasted tomatoes and burrata. Because for one thing burrata makes everything better and who doesn’t love crispy chicken wrapped in prosciutto and basil leaves. It’s the perfect spin on the classic saltimbocca !!
When it’s the holidays and you have lots of guests around, you need to be making things that everyone will love. This certainly does not disappoint. Because who doesn’t love crispy Panko breaded chicken especially when it’s wrapped in fresh prosciutto and basil leaves?!
And of course all those toppings. The herby roasted tomatoes and the burrata take this chicken to a whole new level of delicious. And we all know burrata is another ingredient that everyone loves so it’s an added bonus !!
We are halfway through the week guys and it is my last week of work before I am taking a two week vacation !! Today is also my moms birthday and I am so excited because I am taking a half day tomorrow and taking her to a birthday lunch in the city !!
I am really looking forward to this weekend and all the festivities and of course the start of my vacation !! Cheers !!
Ingredients
6 chicken breast cutlets
salt and pepper
24 fresh basil leaves
12 slices prosciutto
3 eggs; beaten
2 - 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
10 ounces cherry tomatoes; halved
1/4 cup basil; chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil; divided
8 ounces burrata cheese
Directions
Salt and pepper the chicken cutlets. Place 4 basil leaves on each. Wrap 2 slices of prosciutto around each cutlet to cover completely. Repeat with all cutlets.
Dip each wrapped chicken breast in the egg then the Panko. Transfer to a plate.
Meanwhile on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add the tomatoes, basil, thyme, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 425 degree oven and roast for about 20 - 25 minutes or until blistered.
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet until hot. Add the chicken and cook 3 - 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with tomato roasted tomatoes and burrata cheese.
