CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FENNEL AND LEMON
Lemon is chicken's best friend - stuffed whole inside a roasting bird with a sprig of rosemary; wrapped in foil, baked soft and puréed for a sauce, à la Jean-Georges Vongerichten; or tossed with fennel and egg yolk for a rich, tangy sauce as in this recipe from the food writer Marlena Spieler. It is a simple, rich and wonderfully elegant way to prepare the humble chicken breast. First, lightly brown the chicken and remove it from the pan. Add the fennel, wine, lemon zest, broth and a pinch of cinnamon (trust us) to the pan and bring it all to a boil, reducing until it thickens. Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer while you beat a couple of egg yolks and some lemon juice together. Incorporate a bit of the pan sauce into the egg yolk mixture, then add it all to the pan. Cook a bit more until the sauce is creamy and your mouth waters with anticipation.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Zest lemon and slice zest into matchsticks. Juice lemon, strain and reserve.
- Lightly sprinkle chicken with salt. Put deep frying pan over medium-high heat, pour in oil and gently sauté chicken breasts, about two minutes per side, until they are about half-cooked. Remove from pan.
- Pour off oil and discard, then add fennel, wine and lemon zest to pan. Bring to boil over high heat and cook until wine is reduced by about half and fennel is tender. Add broth and cinnamon, bring to boil and cook about 5 minutes to reduce sauce a bit.
- Add chicken with its juices and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg yolks with half the lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon), then ladle in about 1/4 cup of sauce. Mix well, then add to pan, mixing well. Cook over medium heat, stirring a bit, until sauce appears creamy. Taste and add more lemon juice, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 975 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Carlos Lara
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Faizain Mughal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The fennel and lemon add a nice brightness to the dish.
Nthabeleng MANGANYI
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and garlic helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.
Mohamad Nasar
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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[email protected]I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Dhave 234
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The fennel and lemon added a really unique and delicious flavor.
Proofviris 64
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The fennel and lemon add a nice brightness to the dish.
Syed Ali Bukhari
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Abu Jawad
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well the fennel and lemon complemented the chicken. It's a great dish for a light and refreshing meal.
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[email protected]This dish is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
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[email protected]I love the way the fennel and lemon flavors meld together in this dish. It's a really unique and delicious combination.
Giuseppe Buccellato
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Braxton TacocatYT
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and garlic helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.
Terabyte
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The fennel and lemon really brightened up the chicken.
Aqias Khan
[email protected]The chicken was moist and tender, and the fennel and lemon sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Lachlan Pearson
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. With just a few ingredients, I was able to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Sky Bruneau
[email protected]This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The fennel and lemon added a bright, refreshing flavor that perfectly complemented the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.