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Alsatian Green Beans and Chicken

This unique way to serve up chicken is a wonderful way to retain the juiciness in the chicken and add flavour and texture to green beans. A great recipe for a luncheon or weeknight meal.

Prep Time

15M

Cook Time

25M

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (230 g) green beans, trimmed
  • 1 lb (0.5 kg) thin sliced chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
  • pinch each salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • 6 slices chicken bacon, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) anchovy paste
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) white wine
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar

    • Instructions

    1. 1 In a saucepan of boiling water, cook green beans for 5 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain well and place in platter or serving bowl.
    2. 2 Toss chicken cutlets with oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-heat and cook cutlets, turning once for about 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove to plate.
    3. 3 Add bacon and cook for about 5 minutes or until starting to crisp. Stir in tomato and anchovy paste to combine. Add wine and salt; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in mustard.
    4. 4 Slice cutlets into thin strips and stir into sauce with vinegar. Pour over green beans and toss well to combine.
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