Description
Morton’s Christmas Chicken Breast is a celebration of tastes, bringing joy and warmth to your holiday table. This delightful dish offers a savory and aromatic experience that embodies the essence of celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Allow the chicken breasts to sit out at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Place each chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of one inch.
- Pat the chicken dry, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Off the heat, incorporate the fresh thyme, rosemary, parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the butter mixture.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sear the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot pan for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden crust forms.
- Spoon half of the herb butter over each chicken breast.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Baste the chicken again with the remaining herb butter halfway through baking.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to rest under foil.
- Put the skillet back over medium heat and pour in the chicken broth, dry white wine, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom and let the mixture simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it reduces by half.
Notes
To store leftovers, allow the chicken to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg