Crispy Pesto Chicken with Whipped Feta & Tomatoes

Name: Crispy Pesto Chicken with Whipped Feta & Tomatoes
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces feta cheese in brine, drained and crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 1 clove garlic, grated; 4 tablespoons whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt, divided; 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided; 2 teaspoons water plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons refrigerated basil pesto, divided; 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets, patted dry; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 cups Sungold cherry tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional)