Chicken Wellington W Asparagus Almondine Food

FISH ALMONDINE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine the panko and almonds. Drizzle in the melted butter and toss until well combined.
• Add the parsley and toss it in . . .
• Then stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Put the flour in a shallow dish and add a pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Dredge both sides of the fish in the flour, shaking off any excess.
• Spread a generous tablespoon of mayonnaise over each piece of fish . . .
• And sprinkle the crumb mixture on top, pressing lightly to make sure it sticks.
• Bake until the crumbs are golden and the fish is flaky, 16 to 18 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice on top and serve.

CHICKEN WELLINGTON (PUFF PASTRY-WRAPPED CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Season the chicken breast with seasoning salt and pepper on all sides.
• Heat butter and oil in a skillet.
• Brown the breasts on all sides until almost completely cooked through; transfer to a plate.
• To the same skillet add in onions, garlic and sliced mushrooms; saute until the mushrooms lose their moisture and the onions are tender.
• Stir in parsley.
• On a floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet to a 14-inch square.
• Cut into four even 7-inch squares (you should have 8 squares total).
• Place each breast over each puff pastry square.
• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• In a small bowl combine the softened cream cheese with mustard, then spread over EACH breast.
• Then top with about 2-3 tablespoons mushroom/onion mixture.
• Brush the edges of each pastry square with water.
• Wrap pastry around the chicken breast, pressing edges to seal tightly.
• Place seam-side down on greased baking sheets.
• Brush the tops with egg wash.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
• Serve with mushroom sauce over the Wellington or on the side of the plate.
• Delicious!

ASPARAGUS ALMONDINE

Steps:

• Place almonds in med skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Cook over med-high heat, stirring frequently about 5 minutes till golden. Set aside.
• In a small cup, blend cornstarch into 1 tbsp chicken broth, set aside.
• Add asparagus and remaining chicken broth to the skillet containing the almonds. Bring to boil, Reduce heat, cover and cook 4 minutes.
• Remonve asparagus carefully to serving plate. cover to keep warm. (they will continue cooking). Into the skillet, stir in cornstarch mixture, lemon peel, and pepper. Stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes till sauce is slightly thickened.
• Gently pour sauce over asparagus and garnish with additional slivered almonds and fresh lemon wedges.

CHICKEN WELLINGTON

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Place onion, mushrooms, and garlic in the same skillet; cook and stir until mushrooms lose their moisture and onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll out each puff pastry sheet into a 14-inch square on a floured work surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square.
• Combine cream cheese and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast. Top each with 2 tablespoons of the mushroom mixture. Brush the edges of each square with water and wrap around the chicken. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
• Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and slice in half before serving.

CHICKEN AND BRIE BUNDLES WITH ASPARAGUS ALMONDINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 *F.
• Cook the asparagus in boiling water for 5 mins, until just tender, drain and put in ice water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
• Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, thyme and lemon zest.
• In a skillet heat the olive oil and saute the chicken breasts for 5 mins a side until golden. remove from pan.
• To the same skillet add the butter and the mushrooms and cook for 5 mins until slightly brown and tender. Add the sherry and dijon mustard and simmer for 5 minutes Add the cream and season with salt and pepper, simmer for a furthur 2 minutes Remove from heat.
• Roll the puff pastry sheet out on a floured surface and cut into 2 large squares ( 8 " X 8" ).
• In a small bowl mix the egg and water together and brush the edges of the 2 pastry squares with the egg mix.
• Place 3 slices of brie in the middle of each puff pastry sheet, and top with a chicken breast.
• Spoon the mushroom mixture over the top of the chicken.
• Now fold up the pastry, pinching the edges together to seal.
• Place the bundles seam side down on a greased baking sheet, and brush with the remaining egg mix.
• Using any leftover pastry pieces cut out heart shapes and place on top of the bundles, brushing with more of the egg mix.
• Bake in the oven for 30 mins until the pastry is golden brown.
• Meanwhile, add 2 tbsps butter to a skillet and toss the asparagus and almonds together and saute for 5 mins, until the almonds are golden brown.
• Serve with the bundles.

CHICKEN WELLINGTON W/ ASPARAGUS ALMONDINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F with the oven rack in the middle. Bring a lg pot of water to boil over high heat. Drop asparagus into boiling water and cook until tender. Remove to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled remove from water and cut into 3 pieces. Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat w/ EVOO. Season chicken breasts with pepper, thyme and lemon zest. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet to brown, about 2 min each side until nice and golden brown. Remove to a plater and drain. In same skillet add EVOO and 1-2 T of butter and the mushrooms. Cook until slightly brown and tender, then season w/ pepper. Add the Dijon mustard and wine and cook until there is almost no liquid left in pan. Position pastry on pan with parchment paper. Cut off strip on bottom to make decoration. Cut remaining piece into 2 squares. Repeat w/ other sheet. Make egg wash. Paint edges of pastry w/ wash to help seal. Place 3 slices of brie in the middle of each pastry sq on diagonal and top with mushrooms and then 1 chicken breast. Pull up corners and seal. Brush w/ egg wash place decorative pieces and wash them. Repeat w/ other breasts. Place on middle rack of oven for 12-15 minutes until the dough is golden brown. While chicken is cooking: 5 minutes before chicken is done preheat lg skillet over medium heat. Melt remaining butter and add almonds and brown. Add asparagus and saute 2-3 min. Remove chicken from oven and serve w/ asparagus

ASPARAGUS AMANDINE

Steps:

• Cut asparagus diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. In a skillet measuring about 10 inches across top simmer asparagus in water and butter, uncovered, until asparagus is crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

CHICKEN WELLINGTON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425.
• In bowl, stir broccoli and cheese to combine and set aside.
• On lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet to a 14x12-inch rectangle; cut each sheet into 4 7x6-inch rectangles.
• Season both sides of chicken with salt, then spread 1/4 cup broccoli mixture over pastry, place chicken on top, then sprinkle with with 2 teaspoon bread crumbs.
• Brush egg mixture onto edges of rectangle and fold pastry over chicken; press edges to seal.
• Place seam-side down on ungreased shallow baking pan, and repeat with each chicken breast.
• With remaining pastry, using a small cookie cutter, cut out decorative shapes.
• Brush egg mixture over pastry packets, place decorations on top of packets and brush with additional egg mixture.
• Bake at 425 for 25 minutes or until pastry is golden and chicken is cooked through.
• TIPS: You can assemble up to one day ahead, although the pastry crust will be slightly soggy on the bottom (it will still look and taste good); I found that using slightly smaller chicken pieces allowed for easier assembly.

CHICKEN & MUSHROOM WELLINGTON

Steps:

• To make the filling, melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until sizzling, then fry the mushrooms for 8 mins until soft and lightly browned. Add the garlic, thyme and lemon juice, turn the heat up to medium-high and cook for 1 min more until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Season, remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. Tip the mixture into a bowl with the soft cheese and mustard, then beat everything together with a wooden spoon. Put in the fridge while you prepare the chicken. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to a day.
• Lay the chicken breasts out on a board, open out slightly, then bash gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are an even thickness. Season and set aside. Unravel the pastry sheet and cut out a 16cm rectangle and an 18cm one. Lay the smaller rectangle on a sheet of baking parchment and brush with a little of the beaten egg. Lay one of the chicken breasts on top, smooth-side down. Spoon over the mushroom mixture and top with the second breast, smooth-side up, so the thicker sides of the breasts are at opposite ends to each other. Brush the exposed pastry border and the top of the chicken with more of the beaten egg, then drape over the larger pastry rectangle and tuck it in so the chicken is snugly enclosed. Trim the excess pastry into an oval, leaving a 4cm border, then crimp the border with a fork to seal. Re-roll any trimmings and use them to decorate the wellington, if you like (see tip, below). Chill for at least 1 hr or up to 24 hrs.
• Heat the oven to 210C/190C fan/gas 6½ with a baking tray inside. Brush the wellington all over with most of the remaining beaten egg. Carefully lift it on its baking parchment onto the hot baking tray and bake for 25 mins, then brush with the remaining beaten egg and season with sea salt. Bake for another 10-15 mins until light golden brown. Rest for 5 mins before carefully carving in half.