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Crispy Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 790kcal
A crispy chicken Caprese sandwich packed with flavor! Juicy, golden brown chicken cutlets, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and balsamic glaze on toasted ciabatta bread.
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Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp chefs knife
  • Cast iron skillet or stainless steel pan
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Wire rack for draining chicken
  • Toaster or skillet for bread

Ingredients

For the Crispy Chicken Cutlets

  • 2 chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thick
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil reserved from roasted tomatoes

For the Roasted Tomatoes

  • 1 cup cherry or Campari tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Sandwich Assembly

  • 2 ciabatta rolls sliced and toasted
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Roast the Tomatoes

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss halved tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 25-30 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  • Reserve the infused olive oil for frying the chicken.

Prepare the Chicken Cutlets

  • Set up three bowls:
  • Bowl 1: Flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs.
  • Bowl 3: Panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in the breadcrumb mixture.

Fry the Chicken

  • Heat the reserved tomato-infused olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Check the internal temperature (165°F), then transfer to a wire rack to drain.

Toast the Ciabatta Rolls

  • Toast ciabatta in a skillet or toaster oven until golden brown.
  • Assemble the Sandwich
  • Spread basil pesto on both sides of the toasted ciabatta.
  • Layer with crispy chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella slices, roasted tomatoes, and basil leaves.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with the other half of the ciabatta roll.

Nutrition

Calories: 790kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 1641mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 4mg