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Lemon Hollandaise Sauce

John and his mother serve this wonderful sauce over roasted chicken breasts to make a delicious lemon chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 1/2 cup

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons cream
2 large tablespoons butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Pinch of salt
Pinch of sugar
Chicken broth (optional)

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Stir until thick, approximately 3 minutes; set aside until ready to use. Do not reheat or cover the pot. Mrs. Berendt suggests thinning this out with a little chicken broth, if needed.

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