Description
Chicken oscar delight combines succulent chicken breast with luxurious crab meat and tender asparagus. Creamy hollandaise sauce crowns this elegant dish, promising a sophisticated culinary experience you will savor with pure Mediterranean-inspired pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 4 egg yolks
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 6 spears asparagus
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Cooking and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup olive oil (approximately 4 tablespoons)
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by gently washing and trimming the woody ends. Steam or blanch the spears until they become vibrant green and tender-crisp, ensuring they maintain a slight crunch. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Select chicken breasts and carefully flatten them to an even thickness using a meat mallet, creating uniform pieces that will cook consistently. Slice the tenderized chicken into manageable portions.
- Carefully drain the crab meat, removing any excess liquid. Season with a delicate blend of Old Bay and a splash of fresh lemon juice, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Create a seasoned coating by mixing flour with salt and pepper in a wide, shallow dish. Delicately coat each chicken piece, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the flour-dusted chicken into the pan, cooking until a golden-brown crust forms and the meat becomes crisp, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Craft the hollandaise sauce by whisking egg yolks with lemon juice and a pinch of seasoning. Gradually incorporate melted butter while continuously blending, creating a smooth, luxurious sauce.
- Arrange the cooked chicken in a baking dish. Layer each piece with tender asparagus spears and generously top with the seasoned crab meat. Drizzle the velvety hollandaise sauce over the entire dish. Warm in the oven until heated through, allowing the flavors to harmonize.
Notes
- Perfectly balanced flavors create a restaurant-quality meal that impresses guests without complicated techniques.
- Hollandaise sauce brings rich, velvety elegance to this classic Oscar-style recipe, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1095
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 307 mg
- Fat: 96 g
- Saturated Fat: 34 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 62 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 600 mg