Breast Of Chicken Tonnato Recipe

Name: Breast Of Chicken Tonnato Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts with skin & bone (4 lb.); 1/2 c. each of carrots, onion, celery, coarsely minced; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 whole clove garlic, peeled; 7 c. water; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dry thyme; 6 peppercorns; 6 sprigs fresh parsley; 1/2 pound ripe tomatoes; 1 (3 1/2 ounce.) can tuna (in oil); 1 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 1/3 c. finely minced basil; Freshly grnd pepper; 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp. liquid removed capers

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken breasts with skin & bone (4 lb.)
1/2 c. each of carrots, onion, celery, coarsely minced
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 whole clove garlic, peeled
7 c. water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry thyme
6 peppercorns
6 sprigs fresh parsley
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes
1 (3 1/2 ounce.) can tuna (in oil)
1 1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. finely minced basil
Freshly grnd pepper
2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. liquid removed capers

1
Put chicken in kettle and add in carrots, onion, celery, wine, garlic, water, salt (if you like), bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns and parsley.
2
Bring to boil and cover.
3
Simmer 15 min.
4
Remove chicken to cold and arrange smooth side up on platter, discarding skin and bones.
5
Reserve broth.
6
Put 1 1/2 c. of broth in saucepan and cook till liquid is reduced to 1/2 c..
7
Cold slightly.
8
Cut cored and peeled tomatoes into thin strips.
9
Put tuna into food processor and add in broth.
10
Blend to fine paste.
11
Add in to mayonnaise, add in basil.
12
Sprinkle tomato strips with salt, pepper and oil.
13
Add in capers and blend.
14
Arrange tomato mix around chicken.
15
Spoon on half of basil and mayonnaise sauce, with remainder on side.
16
I also use this as a warm dish.
17
Omit the tomato strips parts.
18
Pour sauce over chicken breasts in an oven-proof casserole and bake for 15 to 20 min (till heated through).
19
Serve over rice.
20
Delicious warm.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken breasts with skin & bone (4 lb.), 1/2 c. each of carrots, onion, celery, coarsely minced, 1/2 c. dry white wine, 1 whole clove garlic, peeled, and more.

Yes, Breast Of Chicken Tonnato Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!