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Chicken Cutlets Pizza-Style

Pizza-Style Chicken Cutlets are a delicious and light main course that will make the whole family happy. A truly tasty dish that both adults and children will love, perfect when served with either Roasted Potatoes or a fresh salad.
Recipe Chicken Cutlets Pizza-Style
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 25 minutes
  • Cooking 30 minutes
  • Servings for 4 servings

Chicken Cutlets Pizza-Style is a super simple recipe to make a tasty meat main course with a twist, combining the crunchiness of breaded chicken breast with the timeless pairing of tomato sauce and Scamorza cheese (a semi-soft Italian cheese similar to mozzarella – you can substitute with mozzarella if Scamorza is not available).

This baked chicken cutlets recipe will help you create delicious and light chicken cutlets using just a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Despite being oven-baked, the chicken breast will remain perfectly tender thanks to the tomato sauce and melted Scamorza cheese, which add a delightful touch to the recipe.

These very light breaded chicken cutlets are a healthier alternative to the classic fried version, without compromising on taste. Thanks to the toppings, they’re absolutely delicious and sure to win over both adults and children. Perfect for a tasty family dinner, you can serve these baked cutlets with crispy pan-fried potatoes or, for a lighter meal, with seasonal vegetables as a side dish.

 

Ingredients for 4 servings

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Method

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  1. To prepare the Pizza-Style Chicken Cutlets, start by cutting the chicken breast into slices about 1 cm thick, then gently pound them with a meat mallet. Carefully brush both sides of the chicken slices with olive oil, lightly salt them, and coat them thoroughly in a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmigiano cheese.
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  2. Place the breaded chicken cutlets in a non-stick baking pan (or one lined with parchment paper), drizzle with some olive oil, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15-20 minutes.
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  3. While the cutlets are cooking, prepare the topping: in a bowl, combine tomato puree, some torn basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and adjust the salt to taste. Grate the Scamorza cheese using a large-hole grater. When the cutlets are golden and cooked through, spread a layer of sauce and some grated Scamorza on top, then return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.
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  4. Once the Scamorza cheese is completely melted, your Baked Pizza-Style Chicken Cutlets are ready to be served and enjoyed! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

You can substitute chicken breast with turkey breast if desired. The scamorza cheese can also be replaced with other semi-soft cheeses such as Gouda, Asiago, Emmental, or the classic Mozzarella.

Tips

To make the chicken breast more tender, after lightly pounding it with a meat mallet, you can marinate it in milk for at least 1 hour.

Storage

The Chicken Cutlets ‘Pizzaiola Style’ should be served immediately while hot with the melted scamorza cheese. If you need to prepare them in advance, don’t add the toppings to the cooked cutlets and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, add the tomato sauce and scamorza cheese, then reheat in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

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