Crispy Italian Chicken Topped with Mozzarella |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Crispy fried chicken tenderloins topped with a tomato-garlic-basil sauce and fresh mozzarella -- you can't beat fresh ingredients! Great with rice pilaf and a good green salad. Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 egg |
1 cup panko bread crumbs |
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed |
1 pound chicken tenders |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
15 cherry tomatoes, halved |
4 cloves garlic, chopped |
10 fresh basil leaves |
1 small onion, chopped |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, or as needed - cut in half |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the panko crumbs into a third bowl.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each chicken tender into the seasoned flour, then into the egg; roll in panko crumbs. Pan fry the chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet.
4. Heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer the tomato sauce until it starts to thicken, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each chicken piece; top with a half piece of mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
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