Lemon and Herb Chicken With Peach and Prosciutto Salad

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Lemon and Herb Chicken With Peach and Prosciutto Salad
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( trimmed of fat )
125 ml white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice ( fresh )
1 teaspoon olive oil ( extra virgin )
2 garlic cloves ( minced )
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard ( or gluten free wholegrain mustard )
2 tablespoons parsley ( or tarragon chopped )
1 lemon ( skin peeled into long thin strips , use a vegetable peeler )
cooking spray
9 peaches ( cut into thin wedges )
1 small red onion ( halved and thinly sliced )
1 bunch basil ( leaves picked and torn if large )
80 g baby salad leaves
8 bocconcini ( baby halved or torn )
2 slices prosciutto ( thin and cut into thin strips )
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil ( extra virgin )
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ( or gluten free dijon mustard )
ground black pepper ( freshly , to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
393
Sugar
13g
Fat
9g
Looking for a fresh and flavorful main course that won't leave you feeling weighed down? This Lemon and Herb Chicken dish is the perfect option - and it comes with a deliciously fruity side salad, too! Tender chicken breasts are coated with a tangy blend of white wine, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard, then baked to perfection in the oven. To balance out the savory flavors of the chicken, this dish is served with a fresh salad made with sliced peaches, red onion, baby greens, creamy bocconcini mozzarella, and salty prosciutto. It's a well-balanced meal that's perfect for a summer dinner party or a special family meal. Plus, it's easy to customize with your favorite fruits, vegetables, and herbs!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan.
2.Mix together the white wine, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mustard, parsley or tarragon and torn lemon peel in a bowl.
3.Lightly coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
4.Arrange the chicken breasts in the dish and pour the wine mixture over them.
5.Arrange the lemon peels on top of the chicken.
6.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
7.While the chicken is cooking, mix together the peaches, red onion, basil, baby salad leaves, bocconcini, and prosciutto strips in a large bowl.
8.In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to make the dressing.
9.Pour the dressing over the peach and prosciutto salad and toss to coat.

PROS

This dish is high in protein and features a balanced mix of healthy ingredients, including chicken, peaches, and salad greens.

The lemon and herb flavors of the chicken complement the fruity peach and salty prosciutto in the salad.

CONS

This dish may be time-consuming to prepare and requires some effort to cook the chicken properly.

The ingredient list is extensive and may require a trip to the grocery store to gather everything.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is nutritious and well-balanced.
Chicken is a lean protein source, while peaches are high in vitamins A and C, and salad greens are a good source of fiber.
Prosciutto should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high sodium content.

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