Ingredients
1cupall purpose flour
1½tspsalt
1tspground black pepper
½tspcayenne pepper
1egg
1cuppanko bread crumbs
2tbspolive oil,or as needed
1lbchicken tenders
2tbspolive oil
15cherry tomatoes,halved
4clovesgarlic,chopped
10basil leaves,fresh
1small onion,chopped
salt and ground black pepper,to taste
4slicesfresh mozzarella cheese,or as needed, cut in half
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together the flour, 1½ teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the panko crumbs into a third bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each chicken tender into the seasoned flour, then into the egg; roll in panko crumbs.
Pan fry the chicken tenders for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet.
Heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Reduce heat and simmer the tomato sauce for about 10 minutes, until it starts to thicken, stirring often. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each chicken piece; top with a half piece of mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
