Lemon Herb Poached Chicken

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Ingredients

3 cup long-grain white rice, steamed
1 tbsp olive oil
3 whole fresh garden carrots
1 whole zucchini
4 whole scallions, green & white portions chopped
1 whole garlic clove, minced
2 cup light chicken stock
6 whole boneless skinless chicken breast
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 whole egg
2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
2 teaspoon Fresh Dill, chopped

Preparation

In a large dutch oven or oven-proof casserole, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, zucchini, and scallions and cover. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.

Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Season the chicken breasts with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken breasts and return the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer until the chicken is firm and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

In a small bowl, whisk the egg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and herbs to dissolve the cornstarch. Gradually stir about 1/2 cup of the hot cooking liquid into the egg mixture. Stirring constantly, pour the egg mixture into the cooking liquid. Cook just until the sauce is lightly thickened but not simmering, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Spoon the rice onto individual dinner plates and top with the sauce. Using a sharp knife, cut each breast diagonally into 4 or 5 thick slices, slip the knife under the sliced breast, and transfer to the bowl of rice, fanning out each breast slightly. Serve immediately.

Yield

Serves 6

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 25 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 6
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 506
Calories from Fat: 135

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
23%
Carbohydrates 88g
29%
Dietary Fiber 10g
40%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Calories 506kcal
25%
Cholesterol 81mg
27%
Protein 36g
60%
Sodium 448mg
18%
Calcium
1%
Iron
28%
Vitamin A
108%
Vitamin C
36%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.