Chicken Breast Baked with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil

Ingredients

• chicken breast 1 piece
• mozzarella 0.5 pieces
• tomato 1 piece
• salt 1 to taste
• black pepper 1 to taste
• clarified butter 1 tablespoon
• basil 3 pieces

Tools

• knife
• cutting-board
• pan
• oven
• bowl
• meat-tenderizer

Instructions

1. Gently pound the chicken breast with a meat mallet. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat clarified butter in a pan.
3. Fry the chicken for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish.
4. Cut the tomato into 3 thick slices. Place the tomato slices on the chicken. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
5. Slice the mozzarella into 3 pieces and place on top of the tomato. Arrange the basil leaves on top.
6. Place everything in an oven preheated to 180°C (356°F) and bake for 15 minutes.

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