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Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken

Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight

Recreate the Cheesecake Factory experience with this easy crusted chicken recipe—perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Slice lengthwise for quicker cooking
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 large Egg Beaten well
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can also be used
  • 1/2 cup Romano Cheese Can be substituted with Parmesan
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Provolone is an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
For Frying
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil or Olive Oil For frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into cutlets and pound them gently until they're even in thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten egg, and one for panko mixed with Romano, parsley, and lemon zest.
  3. Coat each cutlet first in flour, then in the egg, and finally in the panko mixture, ensuring thorough coating.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry breaded cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of each cooked cutlet, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
  6. Transfer the cutlets to a serving platter, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat dry chicken before coating and refrigerate breaded cutlets for maximum crispiness. Use a hot skillet to achieve a golden brown crust.

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