Original Carrabba's Chicken Bryan (Not Copycat!) Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by princessbride029

"My hometown newspaper (The Orlando Sentinel) finally published this, my favorite chicken dish ever, in their "Thought you'd never ask" column. There are copycats on Zaar, but this is the actual recipe, as given by Carrabba's. Not for the dieter, but a divine dish perfect for company and easy to throw together!"

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Ready In:
30mins

Ingredients:
12
Serves:

2

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ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • olive oil
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 -4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons onions, minced
  • 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 8 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 12 cup white wine
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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directions

  • Brush chicken on both sides with olive oil, season to taste with Kosher salt and cracked pepper.
  • Grill chicken until done (internal temp of 165F) - prepare lemon butter sauce while chicken is grilling.
  • Sautee onion and garlic in 2 Tbps butter until soft and fragrant.
  • Add white wine and lemon juice, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes to reduce.
  • Add remaining 6 Tbsp butter, a little at a time, until it melts and mixture is emulsified.
  • Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and basil, heat until hot (but do not overheat or sauce may break).
  • Top nearly-done chicken breasts with 2 oz each of the goat cheese until cheese warms and softens.
  • To serve, spoon lemon butter sauce over chicken breasts.
  • Enjoy! I serve this dish with pasta tossed in butter or olive oil (the delicious lemon butter sauce will perfect it), garlic mashed potatoes and a green salad -- yummmm!

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Reviews

  1. IMPORTANT NOTE!!! Although this recipe seemed very close to the original dish, I BELIEVE THAT THE SUBMITTER SWITCHED THE MEASUREMENTS FOR THE LEMON JUICE AND THE WHITE WINE!!! 1/2 LEMON JUICE IS WAAAAAAAAY TOO MUCH! VERY SOUR. I THINK IT SHOULD BE 6 TBS LEMON JUICE (WHICH IS ABOUT 1 LEMON'S WORTH) AND 1/2 CUP WHITE WINE. If this change is made, I'm sure it would be delicious!

    sarahbronson8

  2. Sorry guys,I guarantee this is not the original recipe but a copycat.The original is more involved and uses a certain type of white wine and a certain kind of goat cheese.Also their is a mixture of spices that go into the chicken and chicken is baste with a special baste made with certain spices and so forth.This recipe is too simple.I was given the original recipe from a friend who was a manager there.

    Randy J.

  3. This is an excellent recipe, but I read the reviews ahead of time to notice that it is better to add 1/2 cup wine and only 6 tbs lemon. I didn't measure the lemon juice, I just used one lemon. I also made 8 servings with only 4 oz goat cheese. I bought hand-trimmed thin chicken cutlets from Wegman's and was able to use the same recipe for 2 servings. The goat cheese came in a 4 oz log, so it was easy to slice a 1/2 ounce of cheese on each breast. I placed 2 spoonfuls of sauce on each breast and it was DELICIOUS! See my pictures!

    AimsRN

  4. Okay this is definitely a copycat, and not the original.. You'll need "Caprino" cheese, and a good pinot grigio (white crack wine). How do I know this? I live in Houston, where these restaurants started. Thank me later, also you'll need some italian seasoning on those chicken breasts, S&P isn't going to cut it. This looks it was written by someone who lives in the midwest and likes bland food..

    corey m

  5. This is not an original recipe for Chicken Bryan...I have been a manager at this restaurant for ten yrs..... This recipe is way off,but I'm sure your recipe tastes good...

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Tweaks

  1. I did as others suggested...switched the amounts of wine and lemon juice! I also marinated breasts after pounding to even thickness with olive oil and McCormicks Montreal Steak seasoning for a few hours.

    Michelle Z.

  2. Made it again and tweaked a little more. Added the mushrooms again, as well as sliced black olives. Used shallots, and eliminated goat cheese. It's a very tart cheese which doesn't seem to pair well with lemon. I found that to be true when eating it at the restaurant, as did my dinner companions. I used fontina (which melts beautifully), parm and some spoonfuls of ricotta this time. It beautifully offset the tartness of the lemon. Still used chix cutlets, the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, wine, parsley and a little chix stock. This time I served it over Cavatelli. It was also delicious over basmati.

    Kathy L.

  3. Didn't add any white wine.

    chocoholic

  4. I will definitely make this again. The only substitutions I made were I used coconut oil instead of butter and as previous poster commented about the lemon juice/white wine, I switched those measurements. It turned out great. A new favorite.

    Angela Z

  5. Following other reviews, I substituted chicken broth for most of the butter and then used a little cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken the sauce at the end. We enjoyed this very much and will make it again.

    Crunchy Numbers

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FAQs

What is in Carrabba's chicken trio? ›

Chicken Bryan, Pollo Rosa and Chicken Marsala.

Why is it called chicken bryan? ›

It's named after the town of Bryan, Texas, where the Carrabba family settled when they arrived from Sicily in the 1890s. Carrabba's was created in 1986 by Johnny Carrabba and his uncle Damian Mandola.

How many carbs are in Chicken Bryan at Carrabba's? ›

Carrabba's Italian Grill Chicken Bryan Regular (1 serving) contains 8g total carbs, 8g net carbs, 40g fat, 59g protein, and 620 calories.

How did the entrée Chicken Bryan get its name? ›

Named for the community in Bryan, Texas where the Carrabba family first settled after they arrived from Sicily.

What is Carrabba's meat sauce made of? ›

The classic dish is made fresh every day in-house at Carrabba's, and the meat sauce is made with fresh ingredients like ground beef and pork, chopped onions, celery and finely chopped carrots.

Why is Carrabba's food so salty? ›

Carrabba's Italian Grill Fettuccine Weesie With Whole Grain Spaghetti. Alfredo sauces are always high in sodium because of their cheese and salted butter content. Largeman-Roth also points out that the shrimp in the dish may contribute to the overall sodium amount as well.

Who invented chicken bryan? ›

The Origins of Chicken Bryan

Chicken Bryan is believed to have originated from the Carrabba's Italian Grill, a popular Italian-American restaurant chain. The dish is named after one of the restaurant's founders, Damian Mandola's son, Bryan.

How many calories are in Carrabba's chicken Bryan? ›

There are 490 calories in 1 serving of Carrabba's Italian Grill Chicken Bryan. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Why is it called beggars chicken? ›

Beggar's Chicken used to be a dish for the poor. Legend has it that the dish was invented when a beggar stole a chicken. Because he had no pot to cook it in, the beggar supposedly wrapped the chicken in lotus leaves and packed it in mud before lighting a fire in the ground and burying it.

What is House salad at Carrabba's? ›

Romaine with carrots and shredded red cabbage topped with pepperoncini and Kalamata olives. Served with our creamy parmesan dressing on the side.

What bread do they serve at Carrabba's? ›

Italian bread (loaf)

How much sodium is in Carrabba's chicken bryan? ›

Nutrition Facts
Calories 540(2259 kJ)
Sodium1160 mg48%
Total Carbohydrate12 g4%
Dietary Fiber0 g0%
Sugars3 g
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Where did Carrabba's come from? ›

History. The chain was founded on December 26, 1986, by John Charles "Johnny" Carrabba III and his uncle Damian Mandola. Together, they opened the first restaurant on Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas. A second location was opened soon after at the intersection of Woodway and Voss Road.

What is Carrabba's signature mahi wulfe named after? ›

The Carrabba's Signature Mahi Wulfe dish is named after a species of fish, the Mahi-Mahi, known for its firm texture and mild, sweet flavor. Its name reflects the inclusion of the fish in the dish, showcasing the focus on seafood in culinary creations.

Does Carrabba's use fresh ingredients? ›

Staying true to the culinary roots and values of the founders, Johnny Carrabba and Damien Mandola, Carrabba's serves authentic Italian cuisine that combines family recipes passed down through generations, with innovative dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Does Carrabba's make their pasta from scratch? ›

Carrabba's makes every pasta dish by hand with the freshest ingredients. Pasta is cooked perfectly every time and signature sauces are made from scratch daily. Creative flavors and combinations of ingredients are part of Carrabba's authentic family recipes as well as new creations.

How many calories are in Carrabba's chicken trio? ›

There are 730 calories in 1 serving of Carrabba's Italian Grill Chicken Trio. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Does Carrabba's give AARP discounts? ›

10% OFF. for AARP members *

Please present your AARP card to redeem your discount. *Valid at participating Carrabba's Italian Grill® locations in the US.

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