Ballottine Of Tender Chicken Recipe

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   Make chicken mouse: In a food processor fitted with steel blade, process the chicken till finely pureed.

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   Add in egg whites and process to combine.

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   With the motor running, add in the cream in a stream, stopping often to scrape sides of bowl.

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   Add in salt and pepper, and process to combine.

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   Flatten the breasts between sheets of wax paper till they are of uniform thickness.

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   Place flattened breasts, skin-side, on individual pcs of plastic wrap that are approximately 1 inch larger on each side than the chicken.

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   Spread with chicken mousse

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   Roll the breasts jellyroll-style inside the plastic, tucking under the wrap on each end.

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   Wrap each roll in aluminum foil

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    In a large saucepan, add in sufficient cool water to cover the rolls by 1 inch.

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    Bring the water to a boil and add in chicken to the pan.

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    Reduce to a simmer and poach for 15-18 min or possibly till the juices run clear when the rolls are pricked with a fork.

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    Unwrap and transfer to 4 serving plates.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.