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Chicken Tonnato With Chicken Broth Recipe

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Ingredients

1 large egg yolk .
TUNA SAUCE .
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (not the bottled junk) .
1 tbsp drained capers .
1/2 c sliced carrots .
3 oz tuna (preferably in oil) .
1/2 c sliced leeks, washed well .
8 oz cooked angel hair pasta or cooked orzo pasta .
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce .
1/2 c sliced celery .
2 oz anchovies packed in oil .
5 c water .
1 tbsp minced fresh chives .
1 c sliced white button mushrooms .
1 tbsp dijon-style mustard .
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil .
4 c arugula leaves, washed & dried (loosley packed) .
4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (each about 6 oz) .
1/4 tsp salt .
1 tsp salt .
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
1/2 c sliced onions .
CHICKEN .
1 tbsp water .
1 tbsp drained capers

Directions

Step #1 PREPARATION FOR THE CHICKEN:.
Step #2 Combine the onion, celery, carrot, mushrooms, leek, salt, pepper, & water In a large-ish saucepan (preferably stainless steel).
Step #3 Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, & boil carefully for 5 mins.
Step #4 Add the chicken breasts, & cook them just until the broth returns to a boil, about 4 mins.
Step #5 Boil for about 15 seconds, then remove the pan from the heat, cover, & let the breasts stand in the broth for 12 to 15 mins.
Step #6 THE SAUCE:.
Step #7 Set aside 4 of the anchovies for the garnish.
Step #8 Put the tuna & the remaining anchovies in a food processor/blender, along with the oil from both of the cans.
Step #9 Add the egg yolk, salt, water, lemon juice, mustard, & Tabasco & process for a few seconds.
Step #10 With the processor running, add the olive oil in a slow stream & process for a few seconds, or until it is well incorporated & the sauce is smooth.
Step #11 At serving time, divide the arugula among four plates.
Step #12 Remove the chicken breasts from the broth with a slotted spoon.
Step #13 Cut each breast into 4 crosswise slices, & arrange the slices on top of the arugula.
Step #14 Generously coat the breasts with the tuna sauce & top each serving with 1 of the reserved anchovy fillets.
Step #15 Sprinkle top on some capers & chives & serve at about room temp.
Step #16 Reheat the broth & add angel-hair pasta or orzo, divide among four bowls, & serve this with the chicken.
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