Poached Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Green Beans

Poached Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Green Beans
Poached Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Green Beans might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 375 calories, 29g of protein, and 24g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up chicken broth, haricots verts beans, torn oregano leaves, and

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Sprinkle chicken all over with 1 tablespoon salt and let stand.
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While chicken is standing, bring water, broth, and thyme to a boil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot, then add beans and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 6 minutes.
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Transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste.
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Add salted chicken to broth and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes.
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Remove pot from heat and let stand, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes .
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Transfer chicken with tongs to a cutting board and cool, about 5 minutes.
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While chicken is cooling, stir together tomatoes, olives, oregano, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 4 tablespoons oil in a bowl.
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Holding a knife at a 45-degree angle, cut chicken across the grain into 1-inch-thick slices.
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Divide green beans among 4 plates, then arrange sliced chicken over beans and top with tomato olive mixture.
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Beans, chicken, and tomato olive mixture can be made 2 hours ahead and chilled separately, covered.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score18
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