Chicken Breast with Braised Cos by Johnnie Mountain Recipe

A great lunch dish for winter, very simple to prepare, with fantastic flavours.
Chicken Breast with Braised Cos by Johnnie Mountain picture

Summary

Preparation Time4 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In19 MinServings4
CuisineDish

Ingredients

 4 maize/cornfed chicken breasts (preferably skin on)
 2 heads Cos/Romaine lettuce (cut into 10cm long strips)
 Light olive oil25 Milliliter
 Chicken stock400 Milliliter
 Frozen peas100 Gram
 Tarragon1 Teaspoon, finely chopped
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

1) Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium/high heat
2) Season the chicken breast and place in a pan, skin side down
3) Cook for 3 minutes, turn and put in the oven at Gas Mark 6 or 200Âșc
4) Heat the chicken stock in a medium saucepan just to simmer
5) Add the lettuce and peas
6) Cook stock for 3-4 minutes
7) Remove the chicken from the oven after 8-10mins (allow to rest for 2-3mins)
8) Add the tarragon to the stock, season to taste
9) Serve in a bowl with the sliced chicken breast on top
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