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Poached Chicken Breasts in Mint Sauce Recipe

Light and tender Poached Chicken Breasts in Mint Sauce bring a refreshing taste of summer, ideal for warm lunches or easy outdoor gatherings

Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 500 g – 1.1 lb chicken breast fillets
  • A slice of lemon
  • A few mint leaves
  • ½ tsp peppercorns
  • Salt
  • Water – for poaching

For the Mint Sauce

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 big bunch mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Poach the chicken by placing the breast fillets in a pot large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add water until it covers them by a couple of centimetres. Add salt, peppercorns, a slice of lemon, and a few mint leaves.
  2. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the chicken sit in the warm water for another 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and leave to cool. Slice the chicken and set aside.
  3. While the chicken cools, make the mint sauce. Combine the mint leaves, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend into a smooth paste.
  4. Stir the mint paste into the mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the sliced chicken to the mint mayonnaise and mix until evenly coated. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Recipe Notes

For the best flavour, serve the poached chicken and mint sauce cold or at room temperature with a tomato and mint salad.