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Easy Chicken Oscar Recipe Made with Hollandaise Sauce

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Easy Chicken Oscar recipe made with Hollandaise sauce. This gourmet dish combines pan-seared chicken breasts topped with tender asparagus and luscious lump crab meat, all drizzled with a creamy homemade hollandaise sauce. Perfect for both special occasions and cozy dinners at home, this dish promises to impress without overwhelming your cooking skills. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that showcases fresh ingredients and elevated flavors. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a family dinner, this Chicken Oscar is sure to become a new favorite.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • 1/2 pound lump crab meat
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness between plastic wrap; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Steam asparagus until tender but crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. For the hollandaise sauce, blend egg yolks, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth; add water if too thick.
  6. To serve, layer fried chicken on plates, top with asparagus and crab meat, then drizzle with hollandaise sauce.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast topped with asparagus and crab (approximately 220g)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste throughout the cooking process. Experiment with different proteins like salmon or pork as alternatives to chicken.