CHICKEN TONNATO (LIGHTENED & BRIGHTENED)
From the *Best Ever Chicken* cookbook edited by Linda Fraser & the intro says "This low-fat version of the Italian dish *Vitello Tonnato* is garnished w/fine strips of red pepper instead of the traditional anchovy fillets." The pic of the finished product was stunning & IMO this recipe works equally well as a luncheon entree for 4, starter course for 8 or dinner main-course if served w/bread &/or a veggie side dish of choice. (Time does not include cooling or chilling time). *Enjoy* !
Provided by twissis
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put chicken breasts in a lrg saucepan in a single layer. Add onion, bay leaf, stock & peppercorns. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer for about 12 min, or till tender.
- Turn off heat, allow chicken to cool in the stock & then remove w/a slotted spoon. Slice ea chicken breast in medallions, but keep ea intact to be plated individually when served. Set aside.
- Boil stock till reduced to approx 5 tablespoons Strain thru a fine sieve & allow to cool.
- Put tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice + 3 tbsp of the reduced stock into a blender or food proc & puree till smooth. (I will use my immersion blender for this step).
- Stir in enough of the remaining stock to reduce the sauce to the thickness of double cream & spoon equally over ea chicken breast.
- Arrange strips of red bell pepper in a lattice pattern over ea breast. Put a caper in the center of ea square. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hr & serve cold w/a mixed green salad that includes cherry tomatoes for color.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 220.7, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 38
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Martin Angel Perez
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Farhan uddin
[email protected]This is my favorite chicken tonnato recipe. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and tangy. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables or pasta.
Hannah Yeboah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with a side of pasta or rice, but it's also great on its own.
christabelle Mbeng
[email protected]This is the best chicken tonnato I've ever had! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Tabrez Shaikh
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.
S R Johir Shandar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of roasted potatoes or rice.
Kigongo Walus
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Olatunde Milo
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken tonnato. It's a classic dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the tender chicken and the creamy tuna sauce. It's also a very versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course,
Mubasher Hussain
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with a side of pasta or rice.
iambushman
[email protected]This chicken tonnato is a delightful dish that is both light and refreshing. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the tuna-based sauce is flavorful and creamy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.