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The Cheesecake Factory is one of the most consistent restaurants when it comes to making great-tasting food. They have many ways to make you eat well, which is probably why so many people end up there for dinner quite often. With that in mind, after making the Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread I decided to make the Cheesecake Factory Truffle Honey Chicken recipe. Eating at this restaurant was an interesting experience because it was the first time I had done so in a long time. Since then, I’ve been obsessed with their honey chicken recipe and I can’t wait to try more from them!
Truffle Honey Chicken Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory Truffle Honey Chicken is one of their most popular dishes, and for a good reason. The combination of tender chicken breast, a crispy coating of breadcrumbs and melted cheese, and a creamy honey sauce makes for a decadent meal that’s sure to satisfy even the most discerning taste buds.
The Cheesecake Factory’s Truffle Honey Chicken features two pieces of chicken breast on top of a bed of mixed greens with a side of rice pilaf. The dish is topped off with an ooey-gooey truffle honey sauce that will leave your taste buds begging for more!
How to make Truffle-Honey Chicken Cheesecake Factory
Truffle honey chicken is a classic dish from the Cheesecake Factory that’s been on the menu since its founding in the early 1990s. The restaurant’s version is made with chicken breast, which is then coated in a honey and truffle mixture before being baked in the oven for about 45 minutes. It’s then topped with cheese sauce and served with mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more as needed)
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Whisk in the vinegar and soy sauce.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the top.
- Seal tightly and place in the fridge for at least four hours but no more than eight hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Arrange half of the chicken pieces on one end of the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with half of the melted butter.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces and remaining melted butter on the other end of the baking sheet (you should have two stacks of 3 pieces each).
- Bake until chicken is cooked through.
How to make Cheesecake Factory Mashed Potatoes
This recipe is a riff on their famous mashed potatoes, but with a twist. Instead of using plain milk and butter to make your mashed potatoes, we use a creamy truffle sauce instead!
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons white truffle oil (or more if you prefer)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
Directions:
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- Drain through a colander set in the sink or transfer them to a bowl and press with the back of a spatula until most of the liquid is pressed out.
- Leave some behind so it can be thickened later by removing some water as needed.
- Season with salt while still hot.
- Set aside until cool enough to handle
What does truffle honey taste like?
Truffle honey tastes amazing. But what exactly is it, and why is it so delicious?
Truffles are small, mushroom-like fungi that grow underground in the soil. Their flesh is used to make sauces and desserts around the world—and they’re incredibly delicious when mixed with other ingredients.
The taste of truffle honey depends on where you get it. Some people say it tastes like licorice or licorice root, but others swear by its distinctively sweet flavor. The best way to discover for yourself is to try some!
Conclusion
Cheesecake Factory Truffle Honey Chicken recipe is not difficult to make. Still, it does take a little time and patience. It also requires high-quality ingredients that may be a bit pricier than what you are accustomed to using. However, if you’re looking for an easy-to-follow honey chicken recipe that is sure to leave your guests wanting more, then this one is well worth the time investment.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Whisk in the vinegar and soy sauce.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the top.
- Seal tightly and place in the fridge for at least four hours but no more than eight hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
- Arrange half of the chicken pieces on one end of the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with half of the melted butter.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces and remaining melted butter on the other end of the baking sheet (you should have two stacks of 3 pieces each).
- Bake until chicken is cooked through.
