Best 6 Cold Poached Chicken Breasts With Cucumber Dill Sauce Recipes

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Cold poached chicken breasts with cucumber dill sauce is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The chicken is poached in a flavorful broth, then chilled and sliced. The cucumber dill sauce is a tangy and creamy sauce that perfectly complements the chicken. This dish can be served as an appetizer, main course, or salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COLD POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE



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Make and share this Cold Poached Chicken Breasts With Cucumber Dill Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium cucumber, peeled seeded and grated
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 chicken breasts, poached and chilled

Steps:

  • Place grated cucumber in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 15-30 minutes.
  • Rinse under cold water and squeeze dry.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cucumber with remaining ingredients except chicken.
  • Stir to mix well. Season with additional salt to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve over chicken.

CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE



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This sauce is great over poached chicken breasts or poached or grilled salmon. Originally from a January 1981 issue of Bon Appetit in their "Bon Appetit Basics" section.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 cup dry vermouth or 1 cup other dry white wine
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (preferably bottled with dill)
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Place cucumber in colander and toss with salt; let drain 30 minutes.
  • Rinse with cold water and shake dry.
  • Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add shallot and cucumber.
  • Place buttered piece of parchment or waxed paper over top and cover pan with lid.
  • Simmer gently until cucumber is just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine vermouth and vinegar in heavy saucepan and boil until reduced by half.
  • Add cream and continue boiling until sauce is reduced and thickened.
  • Reduce heat and stir in dill.
  • Add cucumber and heat just through.
  • If a smother sauce is desired, whirl cucumbers in a blender or processor until desired consistancy is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.2, Fat 74.3, SaturatedFat 46.3, Cholesterol 258.1, Sodium 1617.7, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.9

CHICKEN BREASTS IN DILL-CAPER CREAM SAUCE



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I used another recipe for inspiration and came up with this recipe that is my own creation. The sauteed chicken breasts are topped with a rich and flavorful dill caper cream sauce. This sauce would also be wonderful over whitefish fillets. If you use dried herbs, reduce the quantity to 1/3, as dried herbs are more potent.

Provided by judy2304

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless chicken breast halves, pounded very thin
¼ cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 tablespoons capers, drained

Steps:

  • Dredge chicken breasts in flour and season with salt and pepper
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from skillet, cover in aluminum foil, and keep warm.
  • Pour white wine into skillet and deglaze pan by scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom. Stir in cream, lemon juice, basil, parsley, dill, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, whisking constantly until sauce is reduced and has a creamy consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir capers into sauce and heat for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Plate chicken breasts and spoon sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 590.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

COOL CUCUMBER CHICKEN



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My husband really likes chicken, so when I need a delicious dish for a picnic, this is what I make. -Andria Barosi-Stampone, Randolph, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of chicken with oil. Broil 5 in. from the heat or grill over medium heat, for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLD POACHED BLUEFISH WITH DILL SAUCE



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I first ate this at the Grand Central Oyster Bar in NYC, a truly great seafood restaurant. This is my recreation of that dish. It's nice for a summer luncheon. Bluefish has a texture which is ideal for this preparation.

Provided by Chopin Liszt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs bluefish fillets
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 cup dill sauce (I use Creamy Dill Sauce (for Smoked or Poached Fish))
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
4 fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat the wine and water to a simmer in a covered pan large enough to hold the fish in one layer.
  • Cut the fillets into 4 equal portions and place them in the pan, skin side down.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, covered, at a gentle simmer for 10 minutes (14 minutes if the fillets are more than 1 inch thick.
  • Remove pan from heat and allow to cool uncovered.
  • Remove fillets and chill in the refrigerator for two hours or more (a day or two is OK).
  • Prepare dill sauce according to recipe #106801.
  • Plate the fillets with a blanket of dill sauce and a garnish of cucumber slices and a dill sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 172.3, Sodium 763.7, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 58.8

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI WITH DILL SAUCE



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I've had this chicken and broccoli recipe for so many years, I don't remember when I first made it. Serve it with a side of couscous or rice for a complete meal, or add some sliced mushrooms or carrots for extra veggies. -Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Add broccoli and broth to same skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until broccoli is just tender, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove broccoli from pan, reserving broth. Keep broccoli warm., In a small bowl, mix flour, dill and milk until smooth; stir into broth in pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken; cook, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 10-12 minutes. Serve with broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 165°F (74°C) before removing from the poaching liquid.
  • For a more flavorful poaching liquid, add herbs and spices such as thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • If you don't have a cheesecloth, you can use a clean kitchen towel to wrap the herbs and spices.
  • Let the chicken breasts cool completely in the poaching liquid before shredding. This will help keep them moist and flavorful.
  • For a creamier cucumber dill sauce, use full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill. However, fresh dill will give the sauce a more vibrant flavor.
  • Serve the cold poached chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or salad.

Conclusion:

Cold poached chicken breasts with cucumber dill sauce is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The chicken is cooked gently in a poaching liquid, which keeps it moist and tender. The cucumber dill sauce is a light and tangy complement to the chicken. This dish can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even a salad. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this delicious and healthy dish at home.

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