Basil Nut Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil Nut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ⅓ cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup fresh basil leaf; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup olive oil; ½ cup walnuts; 3 chicken breasts; white wine; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup long green beans, cooked until barely tender

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh basil leaf
1 egg yolk
1 cup olive oil
½ cup walnuts
3 chicken breasts
white wine
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup long green beans, cooked until barely tender

1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine mustard, red wine, basil and egg yolk.
2
Process for 30 seconds.
3
Scrape sides of bowl and process again.
4
With motor running, slowly dribble in olive oil.
5
Drop in walnuts and turn off machine.
6
Poach chicken breasts in a mixture of half water, half white wine.
7
When cool enough to handle, tear into irregular pieces.
8
Combine chicken, red onion, and green beans with the dressing.
9
Serve slightly warm to room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, 1 cup fresh basil leaf, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Basil Nut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Nut Chicken

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