Chicken Schnitzel with Chile Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Crispy matzo-crusted chicken schnitzel topped with spicy cherry tomatoes and melted buffalo mozzarella. This elevated take on classic schnitzel is finished with pesto and fresh mint for a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

4 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • 4 piece chicken breasts, butterflied
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 to taste Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • 2 piece eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups matzo meal
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1 can cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup vincotto
  • 1 piece long red chile
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ pound buffalo mozzarella
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • ¼ cup baby mint leaves
  • to serve

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 475°F. Using a meat mallet, pound each chicken breast to 1/4" thick. Place the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Place the eggs and milk in a separate bowl and whisk to combine. Place the matzo meal in a third bowl. Dust the chicken with the flour, dip into the egg mixture and press into the crumbs to coat.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Pour oil into a large frying pan to a depth of 1" and heat over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches, turning, for 2 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Place the tomatoes in a bowl and lightly crush with a fork. Add the vincotto, chile, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix to combine. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and top with the tomato mixture and mozzarella. Roast for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden. Divide among serving plates and top with the pesto and mint, if using, to serve.

    25 min