Description
A crispy, tender chicken cutlet served with a rich lemon-garlic sauce, reminiscent of The Cheesecake Factory’s beloved dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 (2-ounce) chicken tenderloins
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest from 1 lemon
- ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing sauce)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken tenderloins to an even thickness (about ½ inch) using a meat mallet.
- Set up three separate bowls with flour, whisked eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and Pecorino cheese.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin into the flour, then the egg, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture to ensure an even coating.
- In a large skillet, heat ¼ cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until hot.
- Carefully add the breaded chicken to the skillet, frying for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low-medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour, cooking for another minute while stirring continuously.
- Slowly whisk in milk, heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the final tablespoon of butter until melted.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle with the lemon-garlic sauce. Garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Ensure the butter for the sauce is at room temperature for easier mixing. Any leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg