Chicken Tonnato D’Este

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant poached chicken draped in a creamy, savory tuna-anchovy sauce
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This classic Italian dish features tender poached chicken breasts layered on a platter and smothered in a rich, velvety tonnato sauce. The sauce is a delightful blend of tuna, anchovies, capers, and lemon, creating a complex flavor profile that is both salty and tangy. It offers a luxurious texture that contrasts beautifully with the lean, moist chicken. Perfect for summer gatherings, antipasto spreads, or a sophisticated light dinner, this cold appetizer is impressive yet simple to assemble. It’s a crowd-pleaser that balances elegance with approachable, comforting flavors.

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Chicken Tonnato D’Este

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 406.3

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This classic Italian dish features tender poached chicken breasts layered on a platter and smothered in a rich, velvety tonnato sauce. The sauce is a delightful blend of tuna, anchovies, capers, and lemon, creating a complex flavor profile that is both salty and tangy. It offers a luxurious texture that contrasts beautifully with the lean, moist chicken. Perfect for summer gatherings, antipasto spreads, or a sophisticated light dinner, this cold appetizer is impressive yet simple to assemble. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that balances elegance with approachable, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring 4 cups of chicken stock to a gentle boil in a large covered saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the simmering stock, cover, and poach for about 15 minutes until just cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from stock and allow it to cool completely in the remaining liquid to keep it moist.
  4. While chicken cools, prepare the tonnato sauce by combining 1/2 cup of the reserved warm stock, mayonnaise, dry white wine, anchovy fillets, anchovy oil, drained tuna, lemon juice, and oregano in a blender or food processor.
  5. Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Once cool, remove any bones from the chicken breasts and slice the meat into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  7. Arrange the chicken slices on a serving platter, overlapping them slightly to create an attractive presentation.
  8. Pour the creamy tonnato sauce evenly over the arranged chicken slices, ensuring full coverage.
  9. Sprinkle drained capers and chopped fresh parsley over the top of the sauce.
  10. Garnish with lemon slices and serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 406.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.4g32%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 151.3mg51%
Sodium 139.4mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 45.9g92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken tonnato, italian appetizer, poached chicken, tuna sauce, anchovy, cold dish, summer dinner, antipasto, party food, creamy sauce, easy main, traditional recipe
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