Lemon Poached Chicken with Tomato Salsa

Chicken poached in lemon stock, served with a warm tomato and basil salsa and a herb-infused lemon marinade.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 522.6 kcals 1045.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.5 grams 21 grams
Fat 37.2 grams 74.4 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Fruits
2
piece
Meat
NutsSeeds
3
clove
1
bunch
Basil
Small bunch
15
ml
Thyme
Chopped
15
ml
Sage
Chopped
1
1
OilsFats
3
tablespoon
Olive Oil
Used for softening onions, salsa, and marinade
Vegetables
1
piece
200
g
Cherry Tomatoes
Ideally a mix of red and yellow

Steps

  • Poach chicken in boiling water with a stock cube and half a lemon for ten minutes.
  • Soften chopped red onion and two garlic cloves in olive oil.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for approximately seven minutes.
  • Stir in olive oil, seasoning, and shredded basil.
  • Blend thyme, sage, one garlic clove, basil leaves, lemon juice, and olive oil to make a marinade.
  • Salami-slice the hot chicken partially and place in a dry pan after draining poaching liquid.
  • Coat the chicken evenly with the lemon marinade and heat through.
  • Spoon tomato sauce onto a dish, top with sliced chicken, extra marinade, and fresh basil.