Mortons Steakhouse Chicken Christopher–Juicy chicken thighs coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs cooked in the air fryer and finished off with a buttery garlic lemon sauce.
Mortons Steakhouse Chicken Christopher
This chicken was a big hit at our house. The outside gets nice and crispy in the air fryer while the inside stays juicy. The buttery garlic lemon sauce is what really puts it over the top. It’s a fancy chicken dish that you’ll love to eat alongside mashed or baked potatoes. I used my air fryer instead of pan frying the chicken to make it a little healthier. I love my air fryer*! (This recipe is adapted from Morton’s Steakhouse Chicken Christopher on North East Nosh Recipes.)
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- All-purpose flour
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs–or boneless skinless chicken breasts (adjust cooking time)
- Egg
- Panko breadcrumbs–or regular breadcrumbs (panko gives the crispiest texture)
- Butter
- Garlic cloves–or minced jarred garlic
- Chicken broth
- Fresh lemon juice
- Heavy cream–or half-and-half, evaporated milk
Steps
Grab 3 shallow bowls. Fill one with flour, another with beaten egg and the last with panko.
Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Season the chicken evenly with the mixture.
Coat each chicken thigh in flour, dip it into the egg and then coat it in the panko.
Preheat an air fryer to 380° F. Melt 2 Tbsp of butter. Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer and drizzle the butter over the top of the chicken. Air fry for 16 minutes.
While chicken is cooking make a sauce on the stove. Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add in the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter and let it melt. Add in the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the broth and lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes. Add in the heavy cream and pinch of salt and stir. Remove from heat.
Place the chicken thighs on a serving platter and drizzle with the garlic lemon sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes/Tips
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, buttered noodles or roasted potatoes. A green veggie like broccoli or green beans goes well with this chicken too.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the sauce the best flavor.
- I used my Instant brand air fryer*. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed so the chicken stays crispy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in the air fryer for 3–5 minutes to help restore the crispy coating.
- Other recipes you can make with panko are Daddy’s Comfort Casserole and Miss Congeniality Casserole.
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Mortons Steakhouse Chicken Christopher
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 chicken thighs 1x
Description
Juicy chicken thighs coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs cooked in the air fryer and finished off with a buttery garlic lemon sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 cup panko
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Grab 3 shallow bowls. Fill one with flour, another with beaten egg and the last with panko.
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Season the chicken evenly with the mixture.
- Coat each chicken thigh in flour, dip it into the egg and then coat it in the panko.
- Preheat an air fryer to 380° F. Melt 2 Tbsp of butter. Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer and spray with non-stick cooking spray and then drizzle the butter over the top of the chicken. Air fry for 16 minutes. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F
- While chicken is cooking make a sauce on the stove. Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add in the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter and let it melt. Add in the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the broth and lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes. Add in the heavy cream and pinch of salt and stir. Remove from heat.
- Place the chicken thighs on a serving platter and drizzle with the garlic lemon sauce. Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Air Fryer
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