GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH BLACK BEANS AND GOAT CHEESE SAUCE

Grilled Chicken Breast With Black Beans And Goat Cheese Sauce image

Provided by Betty Fussell

Time 2h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups black beans
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup each of chopped carrots
1/2 cup each of chopped onion
1/2 cup each of chopped celery
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Salt to taste
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
6 shallots, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Dash of white pepper
4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Cover the beans with cold water; either soak them overnight or bring them to the boil. If boiling, boil them for one minute, remove the pan from heat, cover and let sit for one hour.
Drain the beans and combine them in a pan with the stock, vegetables and seasonings. Bring to a boil, remove any scum and simmer for about one-and-a-half hours, partially covered, until the beans are tender but not mushy. Keep the beans warm while preparing the sauce and chicken.
Prepare the sauce by simmering the wine and shallots in a saucepan until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the cream and again reduce by half. While the liquid is reducing, preheat the broiler. Pour the liquid into a blender and add the cheese, butter and pepper. Puree until smooth. For a perfectly smooth sauce, strain the liquid. Keep the sauce warm, covered, over very low heat.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides and grill or broil about four or five minutes per side; do not overcook.
Slice the breasts and pour the sauce over the slices. Serve with the beans to one side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1244, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 76 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1969 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams