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    Copycat Chicken Costoletta

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    Crispy, golden, and bursting with lemony brightness, Chicken Costoletta is a Cheesecake Factory favorite you can easily recreate at home. Tender chicken cutlets are breaded, pan-fried, and drizzled with a buttery lemon sauce that brings it all together. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or your favorite pasta for a restaurant-style meal right from your kitchen.

    Origin Copycat Chicken Costoletta

    Inspired by classic Italian-style breaded cutlets (costoletta means “chop” or “cutlet”), this dish became popular in American restaurants, especially at The Cheesecake Factory, where it’s often served with asparagus and mashed potatoes.

    What I Love About This Recipe

    It feels fancy but is surprisingly easy to make. The contrast of the crunchy crust and tangy lemon sauce makes every bite irresistible.

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    Copycat Chicken Costoletta

    Recipe by RecipesVilla
    Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian-AmericanDifficulty: Medium
    Servings
    +
    –

    4

    servings
    Prep time

    30

    minutes
    Cooking time

    40

    minutes
    Calories

    480

    kcal

    Copycat Chicken Costoletta is a restaurant-style dish inspired by The Cheesecake Factory’s beloved classic. It features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko crust, pan-fried to golden perfection, and often served with a lemon butter sauce and asparagus or mashed potatoes. This homemade version captures all the bold, zesty flavor with a satisfying crunch—perfect for a comforting yet elegant dinner.

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

    • Salt and black pepper, to taste

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour

    • 2 l arge eggs, beaten

    • 11/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

    • 3 –4 tbsp olive oil

    • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 cup chicken broth

    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

    • Zest of 1 lemon

    • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)

    Directions

    • Place each chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap. Pound gently to about ½-inch thickness.
    • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Set up 3 shallow bowls:
    • Flour
    • Beaten eggs
    • Panko mixed with Parmesan
    • Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with panko-Parmesan mixture.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
    • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
    • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
    • Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
    • If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until lightly thickened.
    • Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parsley.

    Notes

    • For extra richness, swirl in 1–2 more tablespoons of butter at the end.
    • Serve with mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, or angel hair pasta.
    • You can prepare the breaded chicken ahead of time and refrigerate up to 4 hours before cooking.

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