Description
Crisp golden chicken cutlets topped with tender asparagus, sweet lump crab meat, and rich, velvety hollandaise sauce. This Chicken Oscar brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen, perfect for special occasions or an elevated weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
-
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 340 g total)
-
62 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
-
3 g (1/2 tsp) fine salt
-
0.5 g (1/4 tsp) black pepper
-
60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
-
6 asparagus spears (about 90 g), trimmed
-
227 g (8 oz) lump crab meat, drained
-
1 g (1/4 tsp) Old Bay seasoning
-
15 ml (1 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice (for crab)
For the Hollandaise Sauce:
-
4 large egg yolks
-
227 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted and warm
-
30 ml (2 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
-
Prep asparagus: Steam for 3 minutes or blanch in boiling water for 1.5–2 minutes. Shock in ice water, drain.
-
Flatten chicken: Butterfly if thick, pound to about 3 mm (1/8 inch), then cut in half for 4 cutlets.
-
Season and dredge: Mix flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat chicken cutlets, shaking off excess.
-
Pan-fry: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Cook chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a baking dish.
-
Prepare crab topping: Toss crab with Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice.
-
Make hollandaise: In a blender, combine egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. With the motor running, slowly stream in hot melted butter until thick and glossy. Adjust seasoning.
-
Assemble: Top each chicken cutlet with asparagus and crab. Spoon hollandaise over the top.
-
Warm and serve: Heat in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Pound chicken thin for even cooking.
Fresh lump crab offers the best flavor and texture.
Keep hollandaise warm but avoid overheating to prevent splitting.
A mix of olive oil and butter can be used for pan-frying.
Hollandaise can be made up to 1 hour ahead and kept warm in a thermos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-Frying & Assembling
- Cuisine: American