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Poached Chicken Breast

with Saffron Sauce and Vegetables
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Poached Chicken Breast

Poached Chicken Breast - Ultra-refined flavors in an easy-to-make dish

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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
50 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr
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Calories:
409
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Even those who train their heart and circulation regularly, need an extra portion of protein for strong muscles. Low-fat poultry meat is ideal for this. If you want to lose weight, plan protein-rich dishes like this chicken breast in the evening.

The chicken breast on saffron sauce also tastes good without alcohol. For this, simply exchange wine and vermouth for 135 ml chicken stock and season with a few splashes of lemon or lime juice.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie409 cal.(19 %)
Protein50 g(51 %)
Fat17 g(15 %)
Carbohydrates7 g(5 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage4.5 g(15 %)
Vitamin A1.2 mg(150 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.3 mg(19 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin30.5 mg(254 %)
Vitamin B₆1.2 mg(86 %)
Folate38 μg(13 %)
Pantothenic acid1.9 mg(32 %)
Biotin7.8 μg(17 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.8 μg(27 %)
Vitamin C10 mg(11 %)
Potassium895 mg(22 %)
Calcium120 mg(12 %)
Magnesium88 mg(29 %)
Iron3.1 mg(21 %)
Iodine15 μg(8 %)
Zinc2 mg(25 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.2 g
Uric acid398 mg
Cholesterol132 mg
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
2 small shallots
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
10 black peppercorns
1 pinch Saffron (0.1 grams)
½ cup white wine
4 Tbsps dry Vermouth
1 ¾ cups Chicken broth
½ cup Soy creamer
salt
peppers
sugar
2 small carrots
1 stalk Leeks
2 Chicken breasts (about 7 oz)
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Small pot, 1 Skillet, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Peeler

Preparation steps

1.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 1

Peel and finely chop shallots.

2.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 2

Heat oil in a small pot. Add shallots and peppercorns and sauté over medium heat until shallots have become translucent, about 4 minutes.

3.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 3

Add saffron threads, white wine and vermouth. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce liquid by half.

4.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 4

Pour in half the chicken stock and boil over medium heat until the liquid has again reduced by half.

5.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 5

Pour in the soy creamer, bring to a boil and cook until sauce reaches a creamy texture. Season with salt, pepper and 1 pinch of sugar and pour through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot.

6.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 6

Rinse and peel carrots. Trim the leek, cut the white portion in half lengthwise and rinse.

7.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 7

Cut the carrots and leek into very fine strips (julienne).

8.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 8

Liberally season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

9.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 9

In a pan, bring remaining broth to a boil. Add the vegetables and chicken pieces.

10.
Poached Chicken Breast preparation step 10

Simmer (poach) covered over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from poaching liquid and drain well. Bring the sauce to a boil, then pour into a serving dish and place chicken and vegetables on the sauce. Serve with fettuccine, if desired.