Chicken Tonnato (Lightened & Brightened) Recipe

Name: Chicken Tonnato (Lightened & Brightened)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces chicken breasts (4 oz each, skinned & boneless); 1 small onion (sliced); 1 bay leaf; 4 black peppercorns; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 (7 ounce) can tuna (packed in brine, drained well); 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 red bell pepper (cut in thin Julienne strips); 48 small capers (well-drained)

Servings: persons

1
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.
2
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.
3
Boil stock till reduced to approx 5 tablespoons Strain thru a fine sieve & allow to cool.
4
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).
5
Stir in enough of the remaining stock to reduce the sauce to the thickness of double cream & spoon equally over ea chicken breast.
6
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces chicken breasts (4 oz each, skinned & boneless), 1 small onion (sliced), 1 bay leaf, 4 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tonnato (Lightened & Brightened) 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.

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Chicken Tonnato (Lightened & Brightened)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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