Vitello Caprese Recipe

Name: Vitello Caprese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb chicken cutlets or 1 lb turkey cutlets; 1 cup flour, seasoned to taste; 1 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned to taste; 4 eggs, beaten and seasoned to taste; 1/2 cup olive oil, split into 1/4 and 1/4; 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, very fresh, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3/4 cup tomatoes, seeded, cored, and diced; 2 bunches arugula, stemmed and washed and crisped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1 lb chicken cutlets or 1 lb turkey cutlets
1 cup flour, seasoned to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned to taste
4 eggs, beaten and seasoned to taste
1/2 cup olive oil, split into 1/4 and 1/4
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, very fresh, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 cup tomatoes, seeded, cored, and diced
2 bunches arugula, stemmed and washed and crisped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
salt and pepper

1
Mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 tbsb. fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
2
Pound the cutlets thin.
3
Dip in flour and shake off excess.
4
Dip in egg, and let excess drain off.
5
Dip in breadcrumbs, and shake off excess.
6
Fry cutlets in 1/4 cup of the olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Do not overcook! Drain on paper towels.
7
Mix dressing with arugula, diced tomatoes, and diced mozzarella. Do this at the last minute, or the arugula will wilt and turn mushy.
8
Place cutlets on plate. Put salad of arugula, tomatoes and mozzarella over the top of the cutlets.
9
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 lb chicken cutlets or 1 lb turkey cutlets, 1 cup flour, seasoned to taste, 1 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned to taste, 4 eggs, beaten and seasoned to taste, and more.

Yes, Vitello Caprese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vitello Caprese

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