Chicken OSCAR Extravaganza
Delight in the sophistication of Chicken Oscar, a sublime combination of juicy chicken, delicate crabmeat, and crisp asparagus, all gloriously topped with a creamy hollandaise sauce. A dish that transforms any meal into a festive affair!
Ingredients:
Chicken Breasts: 4 boneless, skinless
Flour: 1/2 cup for dredging
Salt & Pepper: To taste
Butter: 4 tablespoons
Crabmeat: 1 cup, preferably lump
Asparagus Spears: 12, blanched
Hollandaise Sauce: 1 package, prepared according to directions
Instructions:
Prep the Chicken:
Between two sheets of wax paper, gently pound the chicken breasts until thin.
Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Cooking the Chicken:
Melt butter in a skillet until foaming subsides.
Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, tapping off excess, and fry each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Arrange the chicken on a warm serving platter.
Assemble:
Top each chicken breast with crabmeat and arrange three asparagus spears on top.
Sauce it Up:
Prepare the hollandaise sauce as per the package instructions and keep it warm.
Final Presentation:
Generously drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the chicken and serve hot.
To Serve:
Present this gourmet dish with pride, and watch as it becomes the star of your dinner! Each forkful promises an explosion of flavors, making any dining experience memorable.
Chef’s Pro Tip:
For a deeper flavor, lightly toast the flour until it’s golden-brown before using it for breading, enhancing the nutty taste of your chicken crust.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 400 per serving
Enjoy this luxurious recipe that’s perfect for impressing guests or just making dinner extra special!