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Rice, Rice, Simmer , The Italian Job

Poached Chicken Breasts with Garlic Rice and Brothy Vegetables

1 hour
Serves 4
DinnerItalianGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-free
Herb's take

Italian cucina povera meets dinner party elegance. You'll learn the gentle art of poaching chicken in a wine-garlic broth, and why infusing rice with aromatics lifts every grain to main-character status.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
  2. 02
    Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat every grain with garlicky oil. Toast for 2 minutes until the rice smells nutty.
  3. 03
    Pour in 1/4 cup white wine. Cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the alcohol aroma dissipates, about 1 minute.
  4. 04
    Add 2 1/2 cups chicken stock and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  5. 05
    Remove from heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  6. 06
    While rice cooks, pour remaining 3 1/2 cups chicken stock and remaining 1/4 cup white wine into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add the diced mixed vegetables and remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. 07
    Season chicken breasts on both sides with black pepper. Slide them into the simmering broth. Poach gently (barely a bubble) for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until just cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  8. 08
    Transfer chicken to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. 09
    Simmer the vegetables in broth while chicken rests, skimming any foam. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  10. 10
    To serve: Spoon garlic rice into shallow bowls. Arrange sliced chicken on top. Ladle hot broth and vegetables around rice and chicken. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

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