Description
Morton’s Steakhouse Chicken Christopher features tender, pounded chicken breasts coated in a crispy breading, topped with a luxurious garlic butter sauce made with white wine, shallots, and fresh herbs. This indulgent dish is perfect for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
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1 cup all-purpose flourLog in or sign up to view
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 cups panko breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons minced shallotsFood.com
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup dry white wineKeyingredient+1Food.com+1
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceKeyingredient+1Food.com+1
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
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Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner pieces.thecookingguy.com
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Place the chicken pieces between plastic wrap or in a zip-top bag and gently pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
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Season both sides of the chicken with salt and white pepper.
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Set up a breading station:
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In one shallow dish, place the flour.
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In another dish, place the beaten eggs.
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In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
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Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
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Cook the Chicken:
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In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until melted and hot.
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Add the breaded chicken pieces and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the minced shallots and garlic, and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
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Let the wine reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
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Season with salt and white pepper to taste.Keyingredient
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Assemble the Dish:
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Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over each piece.
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Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
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Garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
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For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
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If you prefer not to use white wine, substitute with additional chicken broth.Man That Looks, Good!
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Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with a side of steamed vegetables to complete your meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American