Description
Morton’s Steakhouse Chicken Christopher is a delicious and elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, then pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with a savory garlic butter parsley sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe offers a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for a special dinner or easy weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, pounded thin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coating
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each breast first in all-purpose flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with Panko breadcrumbs to form a crispy crust.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Parsley and Seasoning: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish the Dish: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet briefly to warm them in the sauce or alternatively pour the garlic butter sauce over the plated chicken.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as vegetables or mashed potatoes, to enjoy this flavorful entree.
Notes
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts evenly.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crisp crust without absorbing excess oil.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to keep the chicken crisp.
- Fresh parsley adds vibrant flavor; substitute with dried parsley if needed, but add less.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
