Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata

Make Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata at home, it’s so easy to prepare this chicken breast recipe. In just 35 minutes, you will have a dish that will make your guest think it created by the cheesecake factory. This recipe contains mushroom and creamy sauce that is hard to beat for other piccata dishes.
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How much chicken should you use ?
This dish calls for 1 to 1½ pounds of chicken breast. This could be 3 smaller breast for 2 larger one.
Nutrition fact – There are 1420 calories in 1 serving of Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata.
What Makes The cheesecake factory chicken piccata So Good ?
Chicken piccata is a traditional Italian dish.
A thinly sliced of chicken breast is cooked in butter and lemon juice then serve with capers on top.
The cheesecake factory’s version takes it up a notch with a creamy swap. On kitchen piccata includes a creamy based mushroom sauce that elevates the flavor.
What can be used instead of capers mean in chicken piccata !
Green olives are the best substitute for capers in chicken piccata. Use large green olives that are packed in brine and not stuffed.
What is the best wine to use in chicken piccata ?
Any dry white wine is great for making chicken piccata. Pinot blanc, chardonnay and pinot grigio are great options.
What does chicken piccata taste like
It tastes tart from the lemon juice and pickled capers. That’s why I decided to cut some of that tartness with the heavy cream and to make it more off a traditional style sauce.
What is chicken piccata sauce made of
Chicken piccata is super quick and easy to make with pounded chicken breasts and a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine and lemon juice.
How to make cheesecake factory chicken piccata

Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breast
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoons pepper
- ¾ pound sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 1 tbsp minced parsley
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 teaspoons capers

Instruction
Step 1

Cut your chicken breasts carefully with the knife to make them wider and flatter. In a plastic wrap covered each of them and flatten out the chicken using a meat mallet.
Step 2
In a large or medium bowl, mixed the chicken breast with 1¼ teaspoons salt and ¾ teaspoons of pepper.

Step 3
Dip the chicken into flour mixture and coat it on both side… Now heat skillet over medium heat and added 2 tablespoons of butter and1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 4
Place the chicken breasts slices in the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Until they are brown on both side cook them properly.
Step 5
Slightly reduce the heat, and remove the chicken to a plate.
Now added remaining 1tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoon of butter and mushroom. Once ready toss all of them in that same skillet.
step 6
Cook the mushroom for 5 to 8 minutes, once the mushrooms are tender, added your white wine and lemon juice stirring to loosen those browned bits on the bottom of the pan. In boil bring the liquid on it, then let it reduce by have, which should take another 5 to 8 minutes. When it’s done, added cream on it and reduce the heat on low and.
Step 7
Now add the remaining salt, pepper and the capers to the skillet. Stir the sauce to combine until it is thoroughly heated. Then turn off the burner.

Now it’s time to serve, serve immediately with cooked angel hair pasta or pasta of your choice.
FAQ
What is the difference between chicken francaise and piccata ?
The difference between the two is for Francese, the chicken breast is first dipped in flour ,then into a beaten egg mixture, before being cooked. For piccata, the chicken is first dipped in egg and then in flour. Both are then simmered in a lemony butter sauce, but the piccata sauce includes capers.
Why is it called piccata ?
Piccata, though is an Italian word meaning larded.
Is chicken francese or piccata healthier ?
Yes, Chicken Piccata with lemon sauce is a healthy dish. Chicken Piccata has the least calories per 100 grams.