Poached Chicken With Garlic-Herb Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Chicken With Garlic-Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into wedges, plus 1 cup fronds; 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks; 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled; 1 bunch scallions (white and light green parts), roughly chopped; 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise; 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1/2 cup fresh basil; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into wedges, plus 1 cup fronds
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 bunch scallions (white and light green parts), roughly chopped
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil
Freshly ground pepper

1
Fill a large pot halfway with hot water; add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the fennel wedges and carrots.
2
Bring to a boil; cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 minutes.
3
Remove with a slotted spoon.
4
Reduce the heat to low.
5
Add the garlic, scallions, fennel fronds and chicken to the pot and gently simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Fill a bowl with salted ice water.
7
Transfer the chicken to the ice water using tongs; let sit 30 seconds, then remove to a cutting board.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic, scallions and fennel fronds to a blender; add 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid.
9
Add the green beans to the pot, remove from the heat and let sit 5 minutes; drain.
10
Add the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley and basil to the blender and puree; season with pepper.
11
Cut the chicken into pieces and serve with the vegetables; drizzle with the herb sauce.
12
Photograph by Justin Walker

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into wedges, plus 1 cup fronds, 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks, 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled, and more.

Yes, Poached Chicken With Garlic-Herb Sauce 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.

Poached Chicken With Garlic-Herb Sauce

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