Open-Faced Chicken Benedict

Name: Open-Faced Chicken Benedict
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 slices Canadian bacon; SAUCE:; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 English muffins, split and toasted

My husband enjoyed this recipe when he was growing up, so my mother-in-law passed it on to me when I wanted to surprise him with a special Valentine's Day dinner.

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 slices Canadian bacon
SAUCE:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 English muffins, split and toasted

Directions

Pound chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until browned and juices run clear. Transfer to a platter and keep warm. Brown bacon in the same skillet, turning once; remove and keep warm.
For sauce, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through; hold over low heat (do not boil).
Place English muffin halves on a baking sheet. Top each with a slice of bacon, one chicken breast half and 2 tablespoons sauce. Broil until bubbly.

Editor's Note: One envelope of Hollandaise sauce mix prepared according to package directions may be substituted for the homemade sauce.