Chicken Tonnato Recipe

Name: Chicken Tonnato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 4 skinless chicken breasts about 8 oz each; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 1/4 cups cream; 1 shallot peeled and diced; 1 lemon grated zest; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs parsley leaves and stems separated; 6 ounces tuna in olive oil drained; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained; green beans steamed, to serve; cherry tomatoes lightly sauted, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
4 skinless chicken breasts about 8 oz each
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/4 cups cream
1 shallot peeled and diced
1 lemon grated zest
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs parsley leaves and stems separated
6 ounces tuna in olive oil drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained
green beans steamed, to serve
cherry tomatoes lightly sauted, to serve

1
Melt butter in a deep frying pan on high. Season chicken to taste. Cook 3-4 minutes each side, until llightly golden. Transfer to a plate.
2
Add wine to pan, stirring until pan is deglazed and wine slightly reduced. Stir in the cream, half the shallot, lemon zest, bay leaf and parsley stems. Reduce heat to medium, return chicken to pan and simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens. Remove chicken from pan, discarding parsley stems and bay leaves. Cool sauce slightly.
3
In a food processor, combine tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, remaining shallot and half the capers. Add cooled cream sauce and process until smooth. Season to taste.
4
Slice chicken. Top with tuna sauce, parsley leaves and remaining capers. Serve with beans and tomatoes.

964

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 4 skinless chicken breasts about 8 oz each, 1/2 cup white wine, 1 1/4 cups cream, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tonnato 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.

Chicken Tonnato

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