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Festive Copycat: Morton’s Chicken — Christmas Chicken Breast Recipes Idea

Festive Copycat: Morton’s Chicken — Christmas Chicken Breast Recipes Idea

This festive chicken dish is inspired by Morton's and perfect for a Christmas feast. Serve with lemon wedges for a refreshing finish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Flatten to an even thickness
  • 150 g plain all-purpose flour For coating
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt To season flour
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper To season flour
  • 85 g unsalted butter Divided
  • 30 ml olive oil For frying
  • 6 cloves garlic Finely minced
  • 120 ml dry white wine For deglazing
  • 120 ml low-sodium chicken stock For sauce
  • 120 ml heavy whipping cream For sauce
  • 15 g fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 wedge lemon For serving

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Meat Mallet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Flatten each chicken breast to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin (about ½-inch). Pat the meat dry.
  2. Combine the flour, salt and pepper on a plate. Lightly coat each breast in the seasoned flour, tapping off any loose flour.
  3. Heat 3 tablespoons butter with the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium–high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer the cooked breasts to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook very briefly—just until fragrant (about 30–60 seconds).
  5. Pour in the white wine and chicken stock, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid bubble and reduce for a couple of minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley, simmering gently until the sauce thickens a little and becomes glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over each piece, warming the breasts through for a minute or two so they soak up the sauce.
  8. Plate the chicken, spoon extra sauce over top, and serve with lemon wedges alongside.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve this festive chicken with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or a fresh salad. The lemon wedges add a nice citrusy balance to the rich sauce.
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