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Chicken Breasts Poached in Earl Grey Tea

Name: Chicken Breasts Poached in Earl Grey Tea
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 2 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided; 10 bags Earl Grey tea; 2 shallots, 1 halved, 1 finely chopped; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

Serves 4

Time 35 min

This dish offers moist, tender chicken breasts infused with the delicate taste of aromatic Earl Grey tea, adding a beautiful golden color, too. Serve with the easy sauce included in this recipe or simply slice the breasts and top a green salad with a light dressing of your choice.

Special Diets:

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided
10 bags Earl Grey tea
2 shallots, 1 halved, 1 finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

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Method

Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; set aside.

Pour 6 cups water in a pot, cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Remove boiling water from heat, set aside to let cool for 30 seconds, then drop in tea bags, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and halved shallot. Cover and set aside to let steep for 1 minute.

Remove tea bags, return to heat and add chicken; bring to a boil.

Remove from heat, cover and set aside to let chicken cook in the hot tea infusion off of the heat until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate; cover and keep warm.

Strain cooking liquid and reserve 1 cup; discard solids and remaining cooking liquid.

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped shallots and lemon juice. Cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes, then add reserved 1 cup cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Cook until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes.

Season to taste, then remove from heat and stir in parsley.

To serve, slice chicken breasts and transfer to plates. Pour over the hot sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 180 calories (60 from fat), 6g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 28g protein.

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided
10 bags Earl Grey tea
2 shallots, 1 halved, 1 finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

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Exclusively for Prime members in select ZIP codes.