Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Basil
These are the cutlets on the plate. Golden crisp pieces, burst cherry tomatoes, torn basil, and white cheese dollops. No breadcrumbs. No sugar. One serving is about 310 calories, 32g protein, and 6g net carbs. The full plate is the picture, not one serving.Use thin chicken cutlets so they cook fast and the protein lands near 32g. Almond flour and an egg make the crust. Pork rinds work if you want it crispier. Cherry tomatoes go in the pan at the end so they burst and stay bright. Basil goes on after the heat so it does not wilt black.Twenty-five minutes covers the coat, the fry, and the tomatoes.
Why you'll love it
Crisp outside, soft chicken.
Looks like the photo: golden cutlets, burst tomatoes, basil, white cheese.
No breadcrumbs.
Why You'll Love These Cutlets
Crisp almond flour crust
Burst cherry tomatoes
Fresh basil on top
White cheese dollops
One serving is a few cutlets
The Secret to the Crisp
Coat the cutlets and let them sit 5 minutes before the pan. The coating sticks better and the outside crisps instead of falling off. Do not crowd the pan. Crowded cutlets steam and stay pale. Tomatoes go in for the last 3 minutes so they burst without turning to sauce.Prep Time: 10 mins
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Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Basil
- Cook15 min
- Total25 min
- Servings4 servings
- Calories (est.)460 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat the egg. Mix the almond flour with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the cutlets in the egg, then the almond flour. Let them sit 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry the cutlets 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan for the last 3 minutes, until they burst.
- Plate the cutlets. Top with the tomatoes, ricotta, and basil. One serving is a few cutlets.
Notes & Tips
- Almond flour, not breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs miss the 6g line.
- Do not crowd the pan. Crowded cutlets steam and stay pale.
- Tomatoes in for the last 3 minutes. Longer and they turn to sauce.
- Basil on at the end so it stays green.
- Fridge, covered, up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan so the crust crisps again.
- Per serving, estimate: 310 calories, 32g protein, 6g net carbs, 16g fat.
Estimated nutrition
EstimatePer serving · makes 4 servings
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 460 kcal |
| Total fat | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 51 mg |
| Sodium | 283 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.4 g |
| Fibre | 1.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 59 g |
Estimated nutrition: calculated automatically from the ingredients, so treat it as a rough guide. Values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Basil?
About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
What ingredients do I need for Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Basil?
The key ingredients include thin chicken cutlets, egg, ricotta, cherry tomatoes, blanched almond flour and garlic powder. The recipe card lists every ingredient with exact amounts.
How should I store leftovers?
Fridge, covered, up to 3 days.
How many servings does this recipe make?
It makes 4 servings.
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