Chicken Hash Benedict



Sweet Potato-Chicken Hash with Poached Eggs with Green Chile Hollandaise-by Bobby Flay

2 large sweet potatoes
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup canned chipotle peppers
1 Tbl. honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Tbl. olive oil
3 cups water
1 Tbl. white wine vinegar
4 eggs

DIRECTIONS:
To prepare the hash:  In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer until tender, about 25-30 minutes. Drain the potatoes, peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and place in a saucepan of simmering water. Poach for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.  Cut each breast into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the potatoes, chicken, scallion, cilantro, chipotles and honey in a large bowl and mix gently until combined, season with salt and pepper.  Form into 4 equal-sized patties.  Heat the oil in a large saute pan until just smoking. Season the patties with salt and pepper to taste and saute the patties on each side until golden brown. Keep warm.

To prepare the poached eggs:  Heat the water and vinegar until simmering in a large frying pan. Break each egg into a cup and gently add to the water. Poach for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the yolk is nearly cooked. Remove the eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon to drain the liquid and top each hash patty with 1 poached egg.

Green Chile Hollandaise Sauce:
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 tea. kosher salt
Pinch white pepper
1 large poblano pepper, roasted, skinned, seeded and finely chopped
1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter, melted and foamy

Place the yolks, salt, pepper in a blender and mix until smooth. Slowly, drop by drop add the warm butter to the mixture and blend until emulsified. Place in a bowl and fold in the chopped poblano peppers. Serve immediately or place the bowl over a pot of simmering water to keep warm, stirring occasionally.

Recipe courtesy Chef Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill