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Learn how to make a copycat Cheesecake Factory Crispy Chicken Costoletta at home. This recipe is decadent and so easy to make! You’ll have this Crispy Chicken Costoletta on the table in 20 minutes!
Chicken Breast Lightly Breaded and Sautéed to a Crisp Golden Brown. Served with Lemon Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus. Light, saucy and fast – sounds like a perfect weeknight meal!
What you’ll love about this dish?
My favorite thing about this was how tender the chicken was! I tried cooking the tenders in butter first – but they burned. So I breaded a second batch and used olive oil and that worked like a charm! You can see that perfect golden brown! Yum! And because I used chicken tenders – they didn’t take long to cook and were super juicy.
Turns out “costoletta” just means “cutlet” – so the dish is just chicken cutlets with a sauce. Here’s what you’ll need:
Chicken
- boneless skinless chicken tenderloins – you can use chicken breasts and cut them but I used tenderloins for this one which were about 1/2 inch thick
- flour
- koshersalt
- pepper
- egg
- bread crumbs– I would use plain breadcrumbs or Panko so you’re not adding seasoning and taking away from the lemon
- canola oil
- lemonzest
Cream Sauce
- butter – salted or unsalted butter – whichever you prefer
- minced garlicor fresh garlic cloves
- heavy whipping cream
- freshlemon juicefrom lemon above
- dijon mustard
The recipe for Chicken Costoletta was easy – here’s all there is to it:
- Lay chicken tenderloins on cutting board and lay a sheet of parchment paper on top of chicken
- Lightly pound chicken breasts to be a half inch thick
- Stir together flour, salt and pepper in a small bowl
- Set out breading trays and have
- flour mixture
- beaten egg
- breadcrumbs
- Dredge chicken tenderloins in flour mix – then egg mixture – then crumbs
- Heat large frying pan on high
- When skillet is hot, add oil and turn down to medium high heat
- Place chicken in skillet and fry for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Watch closely and remove each piece of chicken when golden. You may have to fry in batches depending on size of your skillet. Set aside on plate lined with a paper towel.
- While chicken is sautéing, heat a saucepan on medium heat and add 5 tablespoon butter.
- Once butter melts, add minced garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
- Add heavy cream and boil until reduced by one-third.
- Remove saucepan from heat.
- Place lemon sauce on plate and top with breaded chicken. Sprinkle fresh lemon zest and parmesan cheese over top of chicken.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and asparagus just like Cheesecake Factory! The extra lemon sauce makes a great gravy of sorts for the asparagus and potatoes.
What are the healthy options to eat at Cheesecake Factory?
Cheesecake Factory has a Skinnylicious menu – but they also have regular menu items that are pretty healthy as well. Here are some of my favorite healthier dishes:
- Ahi Carpaccio is only 250 calories – if you’re a sushi fan
- Mexican Chicken & Vegetable Soup is only 230 calories for a cup
- is 870 calories for the lunch size
- Giant Belgian Waffle is the best brunch option at 690 calories
- For cheesecake – stick with the “Low-Licious” – it’s 570 calories which is SO much less than the rest. I made my owncopycat cheesecake with only 299 calories per slice!
- Anything from their Skinnylicious menu is very healthy as well – so if you don’t want to think about it – head straight for that page!
How do you store & reheat leftover Chicken Costoletta?
The recipe makes enough for 2 but if you’re single like me – you might have leftovers! You can also double this recipe if you have guests. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to a week – or freeze up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
This Cheesecake Factory Chicken Costoletta recipe is ready in just 15 minutes – so you need quick sides. They serve it with mashed potatoes and asparagus – here are some ideas for you for sides:
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Italian Green Beans
- Dijon Parmesan Potatoes
- Buffalo Blasts
- Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
- More Cheesecake Factory Recipes
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Crispy Chicken Costoletta
Cheesecake Factory’s Chicken Costoletta is a delicious and light dinner that you’ll love! Chicken Breast Lightly Breaded and Sautéed to a Crisp Golden Brown. Served with Lemon Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus.
4.60 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 lemon zested
Cream Sauce
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice from lemon above
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
Instructions
Lay chicken tenderloins on cutting board and lay a sheet of parchment on top of chicken
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2” thickness – pound lightly
Mix flour, salt and pepper in bowl
1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
Dredge in flour mix – then egg – then crumbs
1 egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Heat oil in hot skillet, add breaded chicken to skillet and saute for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Watch closely and remove when golden. Set aside on plate.
1/4 cup canola oil
While chicken is sautéing, Over medium heat in a saucepan heat butter. Add minced garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes.
5 tbsp butter, 1 tsp minced garlic
Whisk in Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
2 tbsp dijon mustard, 2 tbsp lemon juice
Add heavy cream and boil until reduced by one-third.
1/2 cup heavy cream
Remove from heat.
Place lemon sauce on plate and top with breaded chicken. Sprinkle fresh lemon zest over top of chicken.
1 lemon
Serve with mashed potatoes and asparagus just like Cheesecake Factory! The extra lemon sauce makes a great gravy of sorts for the asparagus and potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5chickenCalories: 871kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 44.1gFat: 59.2gSaturated Fat: 27.3gCholesterol: 306mgSodium: 1953mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 2.8gCalcium: 117mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheesecake factory, chicken, copycat
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Tina says
Made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious.My sister took me to the cheesecake factory which I had never been to and wanted me to try this chicken so I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was and wanted to try it on my grandchildren and they too loved it as well. Thank You!Reply
