{"id":629,"date":"2025-08-26T17:50:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/?p=629"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:31:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:31:59","slug":"crispy-caprese-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/crispy-caprese-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Caprese Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#8217;t be easier to make!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This dish truly is the perfect combination of textures and flavours. It&#8217;s so vibrant and delicious &#8211; I&#8217;m confident you&#8217;re going to love it. Follow me&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1474\" data-pin-description=\"This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#039;t be easier to make!\" data-pin-title=\"Crispy Caprese Chicken\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crispy-caprese-chicken-2.jpg\" alt=\"overhead shot of crispy caprese chicken on small white plate\" class=\"wp-image-30929\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Caprese Salad<\/h2>\n<p>This is the type of thing I could eat by the bowl by itself. Typically, a caprese salad is larger slices of tomato and mozzarella, but this is a &#8216;mini&#8217; version. Perfect for spooning over chicken! <strong>The full measurements are in the recipe card below, but just to quickly go over each ingredient: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong> &#8211; I like to use baby plum tomatoes and quarter them, but you could use cherry tomatoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mozzarella<\/strong> &#8211; I found some mini mozzarella pearls, which are PERFECT size, but you could tear\/cut larger bocconcini or whole mozzarella.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basil<\/strong> &#8211; Lots of fresh basil really brings this salad to life. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Vinegar<\/strong> &#8211; I actually like to use red wine vinegar, just for a contrast to the balsamic glaze we use at the end. You could use balsamic vinegar though.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong> &#8211; A classic addition to this salad. I don&#8217;t use too much because the chicken is also fried in oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic<\/strong> &#8211; This is optional, but a really small amount of garlic gives a nice punch of flavour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S&amp;P<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure the tomatoes are generously seasoned to really bring them to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marinating the tomatoes<\/h2>\n<p>One thing I like to do is dress the tomatoes and let them sit as I get on with the rest of the recipe. This gives a chance for the dressing to really work its magic on the tomatoes and bring them to life. Just 15 minutes or so works great, but you can definitely dress them ahead of time, tightly stored in the fridge.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1450\" data-pin-description=\"This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#039;t be easier to make!\" data-pin-title=\"Crispy Caprese Chicken\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/caprese-salad-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"overhead shot of caprese salad ingredients with text labels\" class=\"wp-image-30923\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Crispy Chicken<\/h2>\n<p>The crispy chicken is really simple to make; the breading is the classic <strong>flour + egg + breadcrumbs<\/strong>. First things first though, we need to pound the chicken<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pounding the chicken<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re looking to create a nice flat base to spoon the salad on top of. We also want to thin out the chicken so it <strong>cooks more evenly<\/strong> and allows the outside to get <strong>super crispy<\/strong>. To pound the chicken, just lay over some cling film and use a rolling pin to flatten it. You want it pretty thin, but not so thin it breaks apart. If you look below, that is probably right on the verge of how thin you&#8217;ll get it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: lay chicken over cling film (photo 1), add more cling film and pound (photos 2&amp;3), dredge through seasoned flour (photo 4), then beaten egg (photo 5), then into seasoned Panko breadcrumbs (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#039;t be easier to make!\" data-pin-title=\"Crispy Caprese Chicken\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-prepare-crispy-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to prepare crispy chicken\" class=\"wp-image-30926\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frying the chicken<\/h2>\n<p>To end up with the gorgeous, crispy and golden chicken, we are going to be frying it. BUT, it only needs to be shallow-fried in oil, so it&#8217;s very straightforward. Just enough oil to comfortably coat the base of the pan.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve fried the chicken, I recommend placing it on a <strong>wire rack<\/strong>, just to allow any excess oil to drain off. I also like to finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt, just to draw out any final bit of moisture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: add chicken to oil (photo 1), fry both sides (photo 2), remove and place on wire rack (photo 3).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#039;t be easier to make!\" data-pin-title=\"Crispy Caprese Chicken\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-pan-fry-crispy-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"3 step by step photos showing how to pan fry crispy chicken\" class=\"wp-image-30925\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">How to serve Crispy Caprese Chicken<\/h2>\n<p>Once the chicken is done, you can toss the basil and mozzarella with the marinated tomatoes and spoon it all over the chicken. To finish, go in with a good drizzle of <strong>balsamic glaze<\/strong> (do not skip this &#8211; it&#8217;s key!)<\/p>\n<p>I actually just serve this by itself; it&#8217;s deceivingly hearty! Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/category\/recipes\/sides\/\">Sides<\/a> if you want something a little extra though.<\/p>\n<p><em>For more similar recipes check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/bruschetta-chicken\/\">Bruschetta Chicken<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/burrata-chicken-milanese\/\">Burrata Chicken Milanese<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let&#8217;s tuck into the full recipe for this crispy caprese chicken shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1525\" data-pin-description=\"This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#039;t be easier to make!\" data-pin-title=\"Crispy Caprese Chicken\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crispy-caprese-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"close up overhead shot of crispy caprese chicken on white plate\" class=\"wp-image-30927\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to make Crispy Caprese Chicken (Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-30930\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"30930\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crispy-caprese-chicken-2-300x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"overhead shot of crispy caprese chicken on small white plate\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wprm_print\/crispy-caprese-chicken\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"30930\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Crispy Caprese Chicken<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-30930 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"30930\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"3\" data-total=\"15\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#039;t be easier to make!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-30930 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30930\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">717<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a35 \/ $6<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30930-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30930\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Cling Film &amp; Rolling Pin or Mallet&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for pounding chicken)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">3 Small Curved Trays or Large Dishes&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for dredging chicken)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pan &amp; Tongs&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for frying chicken)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Wire Rack&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for resting chicken)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Small Bowl &amp; Whisk&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for caprese salad)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30930-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-30930-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"30930\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chicken<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2x<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">200g\/7oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Chicken Breasts<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">35g \/ 1\/4 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Plain Flour<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2x<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Eggs<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>beaten<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">75g \/ 1 1\/4 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Panko Breadcrumbs<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Italian Seasoning<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp EACH:<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Onion Powder<\/strong>, <strong>Garlic Powder<\/strong>, <strong>Black Pepper<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120ml \/ 1\/2 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Olive Oil<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>or as needed<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Flaky Sea Salt<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>to serve (optional &#8211; can sub regular salt)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Caprese Salad<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200g \/ 7oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Baby Plum Tomatoes<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>quartered (smaller ones halved)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200g \/ 7oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Mini Mozzarella Pearls<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small bunch<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Basil<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>roughly torn\/sliced (plus some extra leaves to garnish if desired)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Red Wine Vinegar<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small clove of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Garlic<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>very finely grated (optional)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/8<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Black Pepper<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/homemade-balsamic-glaze\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Balsamic Glaze<\/strong>,<\/a><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>to serve (homemade or store bought) <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30930-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-30930-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30930\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30930-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss in the tomatoes and leave to marinate as you continue the recipe.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30930-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>One by one, lay a chicken breast on a sheet of cling film, then place another sheet on top. Use a rolling pin or mallet to pound the chicken. You want to get it nice and thin (or at least level thickness), but don&#039;t go overboard to the point it breaks apart. If you look at the video below, you&#039;ll see I took it right to the point it nearly broke apart, so just use that for reference.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30930-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In a small pot or bowl, combine Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30930-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Line up 3 small trays or large shallow dishes: the first with the flour + half of the seasoning mixed in, the second with the beaten eggs, then the third with the Panko + the rest of the seasoning mixed in. One by one, take the chicken and carefully coat it in the flour, then the egg and finish in the Panko. Make sure you thoroughly coat the chicken at each stage, namely the Panko.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30930-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Comfortably fill the base of a large pan with the oil, then heat over medium-high heat until a crumb rapidly sizzles (I recommend using a thermometer and getting it to 180C\/350F). One by one, fry the chicken for around 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Timings will depend on how thick the chicken is (safe internal temp is 74C\/165F for reference). Place on a wire rack and finish with a pinch of salt.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30930-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Toss the basil and mozzarella through the marinated tomatoes until everything is evenly distributed. To serve, spoon the salad over the chicken and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze (work to preference). Enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-30930\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crispy Caprese Chicken\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Twp_Ed8cXms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30930-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span><strong>a) Tomatoes<\/strong> &#8211; the longer they marinate, the better they&#8217;ll be. You can tightly cover them and store in the fridge, then bring to room temp before serving if you&#8217;d like! 15-20 minutes works just fine though.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>b) Vinegar<\/strong> &#8211; I like to use red wine vinegar in the salad, just as a slight contrast to the balsamic glaze. You can however use balsamic vinegar instead of the red wine vinegar if you&#8217;d prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>c) Mozzarella<\/strong> &#8211; I found a pot of mini mozzarella pearls in Tesco which are the perfect size! You can use bocconcini and halve them if needed, or even larger balls of mozzarella and just tear\/slice it into smaller pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>d) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Slight overestimate as it assumes all the flour, egg and Panko is used, which is rarely the case.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30930-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">717<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">40.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34.15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46.26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17.361<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4.282<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21.627<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.036<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">243<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2489<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">478<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6.28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1837<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">603<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/crispy-caprese-chicken\/\">Crispy Caprese Chicken<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\">Don&#039;t Go Bacon My Heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This crispy caprese chicken is loaded with so much flavour and couldn&#8217;t be easier to make! This dish truly is the perfect combination of textures and flavours. It&#8217;s so vibrant and delicious &#8211; I&#8217;m confident you&#8217;re going to love it. Follow me&#8230; Caprese Salad This is the type of thing I could eat by the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":631,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-629","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-avocado"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=629"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":638,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629\/revisions\/638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}