Origin: Italian Cuisine
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Number of servings: 4

 

Ingredients      
1 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon italian dressing
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch of oregano
1 pinch red hot chili powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon onion powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
1 cup oil, for frying
3/4 cup pizza sauce
4 cheddar cheese, slices
4 basil leaves, or springs

 

Cooking method       
1. Trim fat from chicken breasts and cut lengthwise into 2 pieces. Cut each piece horizontally in the middle to make 4 thin slices of chicken.
2. Rub the chicken with vinegar and set aside for 2 minutes, then wash with water.
3. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and all the spices: salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, oregano and red pepper.
4. In another bowl, beat the egg with a fork.
5. Dip each chicken slice with egg mixture, then with breadcrumb mixture. Press chicken in breadcrumbs until it's all well coated. Set aside on a plate.
6. Repeat process with the rest of the chicken slices.
7. Heat oil, lower to medium and fry the chicken slices.
8. Plate each chicken breast slice in a plate, place 1 slice of cheddar on each.
9. Heat the pizza sauce and pour over the chicken and cheese.
10. Garnish with Basil springs and serve.