Poached Chicken Crunchy Vegetables And Herb Dressing Food

POACHED CHICKEN, CRUNCHY VEGETABLES, AND HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing:
• Drain and rinse the almonds in fresh cold water, then pound them with the herbs, the garlic clove and a little salt. Slowly pour the olive oil into the mixture, stirring to combine.
• For the chicken:
• Put the chicken breasts into a pan of cold water with the reserved herb stalks (from the dressing), the garlic and the salt. Bring the water to a simmer, turn off the heat and immediately cover the pan. Allow the chicken to sit in the hot poaching liquor for 20 minutes, until cooked through.
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then cool under cold running water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Preheat the broiler. Shave the fennel bulb with a mandolin or peeler into this slices and do the same with the carrot and zucchini. Add to the beans. Put the tomatoes on a non-stick baking sheet and under a preheated broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add to the bowl.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the poaching liquor. Thinly slice them and add to the bowl of vegetables. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken and vegetables between plates and serve with the herb dressing and lemon wedges.

POACHED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a medium pan over medium heat, add the oil and saute the onions until translucent. Add the tomatoes to the pan and squash them to form liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts, broccoli, red and yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, bay leaves and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.

POACHED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-HERB SAUCE

Steps:

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

POACHED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES (POULE AU POT)

Steps:

• Wrap parsley, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves, and cloves in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine. Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add wine; cook until liquid has evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Add stock, herb bundle, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to gentle simmer. Cover; cook 30 minutes.
• Strain stock through a fine-mesh strainer; discard vegetables; return stock to stockpot. Bring to a simmer. Add chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, asparagus, carrot, celery, onions, and turnips. Simmer gently over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, skimming occasionally, 30 to 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

POACHED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place chicken in saucepan with 500ml of water and the bouillion powder.
• Add sliced leek and carrots and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the peas and then return to a boil.
• Simmer for 2 minutes or until the chicken is thorougly cooked.
• Add the cornstarch mixture and stir thoroughly. Cook for a few seconds longer until liquid has thickened.
• Add chopped parsley and serve immediately.

POACHED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHOPPED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, basil, and lettuce in a large bowl; drizzle over vinaigrette and toss to combine. Serve.