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Morton's Steakhouse Chicken Christopher (Copycat)

Restaurant-quality breaded chicken cutlets with crispy Alexander breadcrumb coating and luxurious garlic butter sauce for an upscale high-protein dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Calories: 625

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups breadcrumbs Panko or Italian seasoned
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter for pan-frying
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed, 1 stick
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine like Chardonnay
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley minced, for garnish

Equipment

  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 3 shallow bowls for breading
  • large skillet
  • small saucepan
  • Instant read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place between plastic wrap or parchment and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick throughout.
  2. Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and white pepper in a shallow bowl. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg wash, then press firmly into breadcrumbs on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until reduced by half, 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to very low. Whisk in cold butter cubes one or two at a time, waiting until fully incorporated before adding more. Finish with lemon juice and salt. Keep warm on lowest heat.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Add breaded chicken cutlets (work in batches if needed) and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Transfer chicken to serving plates. Spoon garlic butter sauce generously over each cutlet and garnish with fresh minced parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated separately for up to 2 days. Reheat chicken on a wire rack in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. Gently rewarm sauce over low heat, whisking in a tablespoon of cream if needed to re-emulsify. Substitutions: Use chicken thighs for extra moisture, dry vermouth instead of wine, or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version. High-protein option: Replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour. Make-ahead: Bread chicken up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Make sauce base earlier, then finish with butter just before serving.