Make Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata at Home! (Save Money and Impress Your Friends)

Make Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata at Home! (Save Money and Impress Your Friends)
Make Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata at Home! (Save Money and Impress Your Friends)

Okay, let’s talk about this Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata I tried to whip up. I saw it online, and it looked pretty darn good, so I thought, why not give it a shot?

Prepping the Chicken

First things first, I grabbed some chicken breasts. I think I got about four of them. I pounded them out until they were nice and thin. You know, just whacked them with a meat mallet. It’s kinda therapeutic, actually. Then, I seasoned them up with some salt, pepper, and a bit of garlic powder. Nothing too fancy, just enough to give them some flavor.

Getting the Breading Ready

Next, I set up my breading station. I had three bowls: one with some flour, another with a couple of beaten eggs, and the last one with some bread crumbs. I like to add a little bit of Parmesan cheese to my bread crumbs. Makes it a bit tastier, I think.

Make Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata at Home! (Save Money and Impress Your Friends)

So, I dredged each chicken breast in the flour, dipped it in the egg, and then coated it in the bread crumb mixture. Made sure they were all evenly covered. I like to do this and then set them in the fridge for a few minutes while I got everything else together.

Cooking the Chicken

I heated up some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it was hot, I carefully placed the chicken breasts in the pan. I didn’t want to overcrowd it, so I cooked them in batches. It took about 3-4 minutes per side, until they were golden brown and cooked through.

Once they were done, I took them out of the pan and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

Making the Sauce

Now, for the sauce. This is where the magic happens. In the same pan, I added a bit more olive oil, if needed, and sautéed some garlic until it was fragrant. Then, I poured in some white wine. I let that cook for a few minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. That’s where all the flavor is!

After that, I added some chicken broth and some heavy cream. I let that simmer for a bit, until it started to thicken up. Then, I stirred in a good amount of capers. I love capers, so I probably added more than I should have. Finally I added a squeeze of lemon juice for that signature tang. Oh, and a pat of butter at the end for some richness.

Putting It All Together

I made some pasta while the sauce was simmering. Just some simple spaghetti. Once the pasta was cooked, I drained it and added it to the pan with the sauce. I tossed it all together until the pasta was nicely coated.

Finally, I served the pasta with the chicken on top. I also added a bit more sauce and lemon wedges. If you want to get really fancy, I like to sprinkle a bit of parsley on top too.

Final Thoughts

It was pretty good! It took some time, but it was worth it. It’s a great dish for a special occasion or when you want to impress someone. Definitely a keeper in my recipe book.

Make Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata at Home! (Save Money and Impress Your Friends)
  • I did need to go to the store to buy a few things though.
  • Also, I should have cleaned the kitchen first, as it was a bit messy by the end.

Next time, I might try adding some mushrooms to the sauce. I think that would be a nice addition. Also, make sure you have enough wine, both for cooking and for drinking. You know, for quality control purposes. Haha!

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