Monday, October 31, 2011

FOOD FROM ITALY - PIEDMONT 1

Piemonte - Piedmont
TURIN

    CHICKEN OF THE SEA ( CHICKEN TONNATO )



6 chicken breasts (very thin )
2 cans tuna in olive oil
1 1/2 cups capers
3 anchovy fillets
Fresh chopped parsley
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup plain yogurt or mayo
salt and pepper
6 cups chicken bouillon

2 hard boiled eggs sliced for garnish ( optional )
green olives for garnish (optional )
extra capers for garnish ( optional )





If needed thin meat with a meat mallet

       Boil chicken or Turkey breast for 30 minutes in hot chicken bouillon

        Season with salt and pepper and few drops of olive oil; put in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

.       In a blender mix tuna, capers, anchovies, parsley, lemon juice, yogurt or mayo, salt and pepper.

        Cover the breast of chicken or turkey with the sauce and garnish at your choice

.       Refrigerate until ready to serve

Perfect for that “special” brunch or for when you want to surprise your guests

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