Description
“Recreate Carrabba’s famous Chicken Bryan at home with this easy copycat recipe! Juicy grilled chicken topped with creamy goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich lemon-basil butter sauce. Perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners!”
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the lemon-basil butter sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (additional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the toppings:
- 4 ounces goat cheese, sliced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F).
- Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest while preparing the sauce.
- Make the Lemon-Basil Butter Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it reduce by half (about 3-4 minutes).
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup butter until melted and smooth.
- Add the chopped basil and salt, stirring until well combined. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Dish
- Place a slice of goat cheese on top of each grilled chicken breast.
- Sprinkle with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Drizzle the warm lemon-basil butter sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option: Use a dairy-free butter alternative and substitute goat cheese with a vegan creamy cheese option.
- Wine Substitute: Replace the wine with chicken broth for a milder flavor.
- Oven Option: Bake the seasoned chicken breasts at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken Bryan, Carrabba's copycat recipe, lemon basil butter sauce, grilled chicken recipe, easy Italian dish