Crispy Chicken Costoletta

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4.67 from 3 votes

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Keyword: Cheesecake Factory, Crispy Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 874kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

4 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
2 tbsp Seasoning Salt
1/2 cup Flour
2 Eggs large
1 cup Panko Crumbs
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup Olive Oil

Lemon Sauce

2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Garlic minced
1 tbsp Flour
3/4 cups Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Chicken Broth
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Parmesan

Instructions

Start by preparing your chicken. Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel then use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness . Sprinkle the seasoning salt evenly on both sides of each breast.
Set up a breading station: In one shallow dish, place the flour. In a second dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, combine the panko crumbs, lemon zest, and grated parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in the panko parmesan mixture. Make sure each breast is fully coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook each side for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. You may need to cook these in batches so as to not crowd the pan.
While the chicken is cooking, you can start preparing the sauce. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the flour to create a roux. Cook for another minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts.
To serve, place each chicken breast on a plate and generously drizzle the sauce on top. Enjoy your Copycat Cheesecake Factory Crispy Chicken Costoletta!

Notes

Pair With: Cheesecake Factory serves this dish with a side of mashed potatoes or asparagus. But it also pairs nicely with steamed broccoli or summer vegetables. And it is devine over pasta with lemon sauce!

Reheating and Storage Information

Store any remaining chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop it in the oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. This will help maintain the crispiness.

For the sauce, refrigerate in a separate container. Gently reheat it in a saucepan over low heat, adding a bit of cream if necessary to bring back its velvety texture.

And voila! It's like you're at the Cheesecake Factory all over again, minus the part where you have to decide which of the 34 cheesecake flavors you want for dessert.

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