TUSCAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH WARM BEAN SALAD

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This is my adaptation of an old recipe from Bon Appetit. Because the chicken has to marinate, and because I think it's best with dried rather than canned beans, it requires advance planning. But it's really quite simple and very good. It can be made with other chicken parts, but I like it best with chicken breasts. Note: Preparation time does not include soaking and cooking time for dried beans, but does include three hours for marinating chicken.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole chicken breasts, skin-on,bone-in,split
9 cloves garlic (or more)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or more)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemons, rind of
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 lb dried cannellini beans or 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans

Steps:

  • If using dry beans, rinse beans and place in bowl.
  • Cover with three inches of water; leave to soak overnight or at least eight hours.
  • Drain beans.
  • Place in large saucepan, coverered with three inches of water.
  • Do NOT salt.
  • Allow to simmer one to two hours till soft (older beans take longer).
  • Drain.
  • If using canned beans, empty beans into colander and rinse well with warm water.
  • Place chicken in baking dish large enough to accomodate all the pieces.
  • A 12" x 9" pan should be adequate.
  • Roughly chop five (or more if you love it) cloves of garlic.
  • Sprinkle chopped garlic with coarse salt.
  • Mash garlic and salt into a paste.
  • Rub paste onto chicken pieces; sprinkle with ground pepper.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of rosemary, the grated rind and the sugar.
  • Pour mixture over chicken, cover chicken and chill up to three hours.
  • If you like, you can turn it in the marinade once or twice--not a critical step.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Place drained cannellini in a large skillet.
  • Add the remaining garlic, chopped fine, the remaining rosemary and olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Uncover chicken and bake 35-40 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil chicken till golden brown--3-5 minutes.
  • When the chicken is almost done, gently warm the beans till heated through.
  • Ladle beans onto serving platter.
  • Top with chicken and juices from pan.
  • Note: If you would like more sauce (and your baking dish is safe for the stovetop--if not, scrape any fond into a saute pan), place baking dish over medium high heat, add a splash of white wine and or chicken stock, deglaze and reduce.

Rhonda Marhulik
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5 stars!


mimi somano
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Chooza Gaming
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great dish to serve to company because it's both impressive and delicious.


Loise Kingori
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. The chicken is light and refreshing, and the bean salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Tylerr Collins
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed the bean salad in this recipe. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly.


Tadesse Tadem
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the bean salad is packed with nutrients.


Melanie Allen
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and how moist the chicken was.


Durgamaya Chetri
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I was able to make this dish in under an hour.


Rinchen Wangmo
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and herbs give the chicken a bright and refreshing flavor, while the beans and vegetables add a nice heartiness.


Morui
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Sahak sedequllah
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I've never been a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and herbs give the chicken a bright and zesty flavor that is simply irresistible.


Kimberly jaelyn Pool Acevedo
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I made this recipe last night for dinner and it was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the bean salad was a delicious and healthy side.


Bk Lass
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This Tuscan Lemon Chicken with Warm Bean Salad is a delightful dish that is both flavorful and refreshing. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the bean salad is a perfect accompaniment, providing a nice contrast in texture and flavor.


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