CHICKEN-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE

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Chicken-Wrapped Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split
16 medium-thin asparagus stalks, ends neatly trimmed, stalks peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
4 teaspoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the chicken, place 1 piece of chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy pan to pound the chicken into an 1/8-inch thick paillard. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Season the chicken and asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 paillard on a work surface and place 4 asparagus spears across the chicken about 1/3 of the way up. Roll up the chicken, encasing the asparagus. Repeat with remaining chicken and asparagus.
  • Combine the water and lemon juice in a large pot with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Place the chicken rolls in the insert and steam until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon rind, chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, parsley, salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken roll on each of 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1074 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Allison Whelan
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This was good, not great.


Eulalie Faulkner
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I love this recipe! The chicken and asparagus are always perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the caper-lemon butter is the perfect addition. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yellow
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The chicken and asparagus were both perfectly crispy and flavorful. The caper-lemon butter was also delicious, and it added a nice tang to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Shzaa Draz
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! I like to use thick asparagus spears. The chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned, the asparagus was perfectly crispy, and the caper-lemon butter was the perfect touch. Thi


Ghaith Alsulaimani
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This chicken-wrapped asparagus dish was a hit! The chicken was perfectly crispy and the asparagus was still nice and green and flavorful. The light and tangy caper-lemon butter was the perfect accompaniment, adding a nice pop of acidity and freshness