Steamed Chicken Breasts and Vegetables Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Whole chicken breasts - 3 (12-oz size) , split and boned | ||
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Tarragon leaves | 1 Teaspoon, crushed | |
| Cold water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Large carrots - 2, pared and sliced on diagonal | ||
| New potatoes - 6 , washed and unpeeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick | ||
| Zucchini | 3 , unpeeled | |
| Bay leaf | 1 | |
| Parsley | 2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1 Under cold running water, rinse the chicken breasts thoroughly and dry well.
2 On a waxed paper, mix salt and tarragon and using 1/4 teaspoon of tarragon mixture on each breast half, sprinkle chicken breast halves on both sides,
3 Reserve rest of mixture for later use.
MAKING
4 In the bottom of a 12-inch skillet, pour 1 cup cold water.
5 Place a 10-inch wire rack on the bottom of the skillet.
6 On the rack, arrange chicken breasts skin side up.
7 Layer with carrots, potatoes, zucchini and bay leaf in that order and sprinkle the remaining tarragon mixture on top.
8 Bring to a boil over medium heat.
9 Reduce the heat and steam covered for about 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are tender.Remove from the heat.
10 Boil the remaining liquid over medium heat until just 1/2 cup is remaining.
SERVING
11 On a platter arrange the chicken breasts and vegetables and pour the liquid on top.
12 Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
1 Under cold running water, rinse the chicken breasts thoroughly and dry well.
2 On a waxed paper, mix salt and tarragon and using 1/4 teaspoon of tarragon mixture on each breast half, sprinkle chicken breast halves on both sides,
3 Reserve rest of mixture for later use.
MAKING
4 In the bottom of a 12-inch skillet, pour 1 cup cold water.
5 Place a 10-inch wire rack on the bottom of the skillet.
6 On the rack, arrange chicken breasts skin side up.
7 Layer with carrots, potatoes, zucchini and bay leaf in that order and sprinkle the remaining tarragon mixture on top.
8 Bring to a boil over medium heat.
9 Reduce the heat and steam covered for about 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are tender.Remove from the heat.
10 Boil the remaining liquid over medium heat until just 1/2 cup is remaining.
SERVING
11 On a platter arrange the chicken breasts and vegetables and pour the liquid on top.
12 Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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