CHICKEN TONNATO WITH CHICKEN BROTH

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Jacques Pépin: Fast Food My Way, 2004. This was on the TV on the hospital, when I saw it, and I couldn't wait to get back home to try it. It was simply wonderful!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup sliced leek, washed well
1 cup sliced white button mushrooms
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 cups water
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (each about 6 ounces)
8 ounces cooked angel hair pasta or 8 ounces cooked orzo pasta
2 ounces anchovies packed in oil
3 ounces tuna (preferably in oil)
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not the bottled junk)
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon drained capers
4 cups arugula leaves, washed and dried (loosley packed)
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • PREPARATION FOR THE CHICKEN:.
  • Combine the onion, leek, mushrooms, carrot, celery, salt, pepper, and water in a large saucepan (preferably stainless steel).
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and boil gently for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken breasts, and cook them just until the broth returns to a boil, about 4 minutes.
  • Boil for about 15 seconds, then remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let the breasts stand in the broth for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • THE SAUCE:.
  • Set aside 4 of the anchovies for the garnish.
  • Put the tuna and the remaining anchovies in a food processor, along with the oil from both of the cans.
  • Add the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, water, salt, and Tabasco and process for a few seconds.
  • With the processor running, add the olive oil in a slow stream and process for a few seconds, or until it is well incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
  • At serving time, divide the arugula among four plates.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the broth with a slotted spoon.
  • Cut each breast into 4 crosswise slices, and arrange the slices on top of the arugula.
  • Generously coat the breasts with the tuna sauce and top each serving with 1 of the reserved anchovy fillets.
  • Sprinkle on some capers and chives and serve at room temperature.
  • Reheat the broth and add angel-hair pasta or orzo, divide among four bowls, and serve with the chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.2, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 168.7, Sodium 1425.5, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 53.2

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