Modern Chicken Divan

Directions

1. 1
   Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat up the broiler.
2. 2
   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
3. 3
   Add broccoli and cook until spotty brown, about 1 minute.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 cup broth, cover, and steam until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove lid and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
6. 6
   Transfer broccoli to plate lined with paper towels; rinse and wipe out skillet.
7. 7
   Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour to coat.
9. 9
   Cook chicken until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
10. 10
    Transfer chicken to plate.
11. 11
    With the heat off, add shallots to skillet and cook until just beginning to color, about 1 minute.
12. 12
    Add remaining 2 cups broth and cream and scrape the bits from bottom of pan.
13. 13
    Return chicken to skillet and simmer over medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
14. 14
    Transfer chicken to clean plate and continue to simmer sauce until reduced to 1 cup, about ten minutes.
15. 15
    Add sherry and Worcestershire and simmer until reduced again to one cup, about 3 minutes.
16. 16
    Stir in 1 cup parmesan.
17. 17
    Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice in a small bowl, then whisk in about 1/4 cup of the hot sauce.
18. 18
    With the heat off, whisk egg yolk mixture back into the sauce in skillet, then whisk in the butter.
19. 19
    Cut chicken into 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange on broiler-safe dish.
20. 20
    Scatter broccoli over chicken, and pour sauce over broccoli.
21. 21
    Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and broil until golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
22. 22
    Serve.