Poached chicken, spinach and radicchio salad

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Recipe «Poached chicken, spinach and radicchio salad» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 20 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 4 chicken breast fillets, 1 bay leaf, 4 black peppercorns, 6 slices prosciutto, 1 small baguette, thinly sliced , 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan, 1 small radicchio, leaves separated , 100g baby spinach leaves, Shaved parmesan, to serve, 1 egg yolk, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 4 anchovy fillets, drained on paper towel, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1/2 cup light olive oil.

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breast fillets 
  • 1 bay leaf 
  • 4 black peppercorns 
  • 6 slices prosciutto 
  • 1 small baguette, thinly sliced 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan 
  • 1 small radicchio, leaves separated 
  • 100g baby spinach leaves 
  • Shaved parmesan, to serve 
  • 1 egg yolk 
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard 
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 
  • 4 anchovy fillets, drained on paper towel, chopped 
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped 
  • 1/2 cup light olive oil 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the chicken, bay leaf and peppercorns in a large frying pan and cover with plenty of cold water. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate. Set aside to cool slightly before placing in the fridge to chill. Coarsely shred.
  2. Place the prosciutto on an oven tray and bake for 5 minutes or until crisp. Place the baguette slices on an oven tray and lightly brush with oil. Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake in oven for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  3. To make the anchovy dressing, place the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, anchovy and garlic in the bowl of a small processor and process until smooth and creamy. While the motor is running, gradually pour in the oil in a thin, steady stream until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Arrange the radicchio, baby spinach, chicken, prosciutto and croutes on serving dishes. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with shaved parmesan to serve.