 Method:Poaching
1. Formula
- 10 cups water
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 large yellow bell peppers
- 2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh jalapeno including seeds
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 slices good-quality whole-wheat sandwich bread
2. Nutrition Information
- Calories: 559 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Fat: 21 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Sugars: 7 g
Please avoid eating too much Fat and Calories to keep fit and lose your weight.
3. Directions
- Poach chicken: Bring water to a simmer in a 4- to 5-quart pot, then add chicken and simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and cool completely, then cut diagonally into thin slices.
- Roast bell peppers: Roast bell peppers on racks of gas burners over high heat, turning with tongs, until skins are blackened, 10 to 12 minutes. (Or broil peppers on rack of a broiler pan about 5 inches from heat, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.) Transfer to a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap, then let stand 20 minutes.
- When cool enough to handle, peel peppers, discarding stems and seeds, and cut lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips.
- While peppers are standing, pulse almonds, garlic, and jalapeno in a food processor until finely chopped. Add cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, sour cream, and salt and blend to a paste.
- Spread cilantro relish on each slice of bread, then make sandwiches with chicken and roasted peppers, seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Remark
Pack these sandwiches next to an ice pack to keep them cool and fresh as you travel to the picnic.
Notes:Cook's Notes
Chicken can be poached (but not sliced) 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Bell peppers can be roasted, peeled, and sliced 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Relish can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
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