Chicken Tonnato and Rocket Salad

Poached chicken breasts served with a creamy tuna and anchovy sauce, accompanied by fresh rocket leaves and capers.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 820.1 kcals 3280.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 1.7 grams 6.8 grams
Fat 74.6 grams 298.4 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
Liquids
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breast
boneless and skinless
NutsSeeds
2
piece
2
piece
1
clove
Garlic
peeled
OilsFats
250
ml
Olive Oil
plus extra for drizzling
Seafood
125
g
Tuna
tinned in oil, drained
3
piece
Anchovies
tinned, drained
Vegetables
110
g
Rocket Leaves
to serve

Steps

  • Place chicken, stock, bay leaves, sage, and garlic in a deep pan.
  • Bring to a boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  • Cool the chicken and liquid completely in the fridge.
  • Blend tuna, egg yolks, lemon juice, anchovies, and half the capers into a purée.
  • Gradually whisk in olive oil until the mixture reaches a thick mayonnaise consistency.
  • Thin the sauce with reserved chilled chicken stock until it coats a spoon.
  • Slice the chicken and arrange on plates.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and top with remaining capers.
  • Serve with rocket leaves drizzled with olive oil.