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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Abdul Ahmad
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the tuna sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hassanur Rahman Hassan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sana Hussain
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tuna sauce was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Pete yanez
[email protected]Yum! This dish is so good! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the tuna sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yahya Baloch
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy meal. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the tuna sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I will definitely be making this again!
Alfaz Sun
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually serve it over a bed of greens with a side of roasted vegetables.
Md Abubokker
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the tuna sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Brooklynn Peebles
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tuna sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Himal Gautam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Mufaro Zhovha
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more herbs and spices.
Raju Rakshith
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the tuna sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Carrie McInnis
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the tuna sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Chris Valerio
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tuna sauce was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Lona Victor
[email protected]Yum! This dish is so good! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the tuna sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nikola Yao
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy meal. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the tuna sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I will definitely be making this again!
Samantha Fyffe
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually serve it over a bed of greens with a side of roasted vegetables.
mukoda norah
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tuna sauce was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.