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Chicken Hollandaise
Chicken Hollandaise is a decadent, elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in a buttery mushroom-wine sauce and finished with rich Hollandaise and fresh chives. This dish exemplifies the mid-century American love for French-inspired cuisine, pairing classic sauces with hearty meats. Ideal for special occasions or dinner parties, it brings a sophisticated flair to the table without being overly complicated. The flambéed brandy adds both showmanship and flavor, while the creamy topping ties everything together with luxurious smoothness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken breasts (skinned and deboned)
  • 1 stick (½ cup butter)
  • ¾ cup brandy
  • 1¼ cups button mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups Hollandaise sauce
  • 3 tbsp chives (chopped )

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  • Skin and debone chicken breasts.

Step 2: Brown the Chicken

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Brown chicken breasts on both sides.

Step 3: Flambé with Brandy

  • Heat the brandy in a small saucepan or ladle until warm.
  • Ignite carefully and pour over chicken.
  • Let the flames subside.

Step 4: Simmer the Sauce

  • Add sliced mushrooms, chicken stock, and white wine to the skillet.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Bake the Chicken

  • Transfer everything to a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 250°F for 1 hour.

Step 6: Finish and Serve

  • Before serving, spoon Hollandaise sauce over chicken.
  • Garnish with chopped chives.

Tips

  • Add a squeeze of lemon to the Hollandaise for a brighter flavor.
  • Substitute boneless thighs for a richer, more forgiving cut.
  • Add a handful of fresh spinach to the skillet before baking for a vegetable boost.
  • Replace brandy with cognac or dry sherry if preferred.
  • Sauté a minced shallot with the mushrooms for extra depth.
  • Use homemade chicken stock for superior flavor.
  • Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne to the final dish for mild heat.
  • Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles to absorb the sauce.
  • For a lighter version, use half the butter and reduce the Hollandaise.
  • Garnish with additional herbs like parsley or tarragon for more freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword chicken dinner, comfort food, hollandaise, oven baked chicken, skillet chicken, vintage recipe
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