Description
Crispy Chicken Costoletta is a Cheesecake Factory-inspired dish featuring golden pan-fried chicken breasts coated in panko, parmesan, and lemon zest, topped with a rich, creamy lemon sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home in under an hour.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and flatten to ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with seasoning salt.
- Set up a breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mix of panko, lemon zest, and parmesan in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the panko mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cook in batches if needed.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle with the creamy lemon sauce before serving.
Notes
- Flattening the chicken ensures even cooking and a crispier texture.
- You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture in both the breading and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 874
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 65g
- Cholesterol: 245mg