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Poached chicken with creamy herb dressing


Poached chicken with creamy herb dressing

Ingredients

50g/2oz fromage frais or Greek yogurt
small handful each fresh parsley, basil and tarragon, finely chopped
1tsp smooth mustard
4 skinless chicken breasts
200g/7oz green beans
200g/7oz tenderstem broccoli
zest of 1 lemon (use remainder for serving as wedges)
25g/1oz toasted breadcrumbs

 


A fresh herb dressing with tender chicken and seasonal veg


In short
Preparation time:
20 mins
Cooking time:
15 mins
Total time:
35 mins
Serves:
4 people
Course:
Main

Nutrition (per portion)
  • 230 calories
  • 5g fat
  • 8g carbs

Method

1 In a bowl, add fromage frais or Greek yogurt and stir in herbs and mustard. Stir in 2tbsp of hot water to thin slightly, so it's easy to drizzle. Season and set aside. 

2 In a pan of boiling water, add chicken, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 mins, till chicken is cooked through. In another pan of boiling, salted water, cook green beans and broccoli till tender. Drain and put in a large bowl. Stir through lemon zest. Remove chicken from water and slice, then add to vegetables. Drizzle dressing over chicken and veg and toss together. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and serve with lemon wedges.

 


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