Crispy Basil Chicken – Serves 4-6

ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, pounded to 1/2-inch thick
Stonewall Kitchen Basil Pesto Aioli
1 cup panko crumbs
1/4 cup light olive oil, plus additional to drizzle over the tomatoes
4-6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
Brush Basil Pesto Aioli over both sides of each chicken breast.
Place panko crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press each chicken breast in the crumbs to generously coat chicken on all sides. Allow to rest 10 minutes before sautéing.
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot add chicken in batches, making certain to not over crowd the pan. Saute until golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink when a knife is inserted in the center of the meat. Remove chicken to a baking tray lined with paper towel until all pieces are cooked. Remove paper towel. Top each chicken breast with a slice of fresh mozzarella and bake in oven until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, add a little olive oil to the tomatoes just to coat and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve chicken breast topped with chopped tomatoes.