Clean Eating: Chicken Paillard with Lemon Parsley Butter and Seared Chard
PUBLISHED ON: 02.09.2013
Clean eating was welcomed after the gluttony of the holidays. I felt rough, bloated like a wart hog and looked forward to simple whole food meals, at least until I could get my food groove going again. No doubt many of you felt the same way.
Eating whole unprocessed foods as close to its source and its natural state is my long term goal. I will be the first to admit that it is far easier said than done. Since I love to garden and the outcome of gardening is a bounty of vegetables, herbs and fruits it helps to move me in that direction.
This meal was low in fat and calories, and high on flavor. I am thinking this was a pretty good combination.
Chicken Paillard
Serves 4
Recipe from Clean Eating/ Suzanne Sommers
Serves 4
Recipe from Clean Eating/ Suzanne Sommers
Ingredients:
2-6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced horizontally and pounded 1/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus additional to taste, optional
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste, optional
2 Tablespoons Olive oil, divided
4 tablespoon organic unsalted butter, divided
10 shallots finely diced
juice of 3 lemons
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 bunches red swiss chard, coarsely chopped
2 bunches red swiss chard, coarsely chopped
Instructions:
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, add chicken to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer to a shallow baking pan and place in 200 degrees F. oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.
2. In skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter on medium-high. Add shallots and sauté , stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and broth and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Boil until liquid reduces by half.
3. Cut remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces. Add to broth mixture, whisking until smooth. Stir in parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover skillet and keep warm.
4. In a separate large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high. Add chard and cook until wilted, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, divide chard among serving plates and top with chicken and butter mixture.
Enjoy!
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina
I'm on board with you on this goal Velva, despite not being able to adhere to all of the clean eating principles that are so strict (I just can't totally give up sugar and pasta)….but really getting rid of the majority of processed stuff is a triumph in itself! So true what you said that gardening has really helped in eating healthier. I love chicken recipes and will bookmark this for a future, healthier entree!
That Girl
I'm always torn between eating clean and choosing my old favorites.
Diane
I put on weight in Morocco and do you think I can get it back off again – No. Think I am going to have to get stricter with myself but not easy when I have an always hungry husband! Have a great weekend Diane
Big Dude
Looks delicious Velva – the perfect meal for the wart hog feeling.
Suzan
This does looks wonderful!! Not sure about the Chard? But will use Kale!!
tasteofbeirut
Well, I like your expression \”wart hog\”, never heard it before, is it a farm one? anyway, I will never be able to stop eating chocolate so no sense in making resolutions. Like this meal, how is Suzanne Somers btw?
Martha
Raising my hand, I'm in total agreement on this. So much so that tomorrow starts a walking challenge over at my place. The rest of this month and all of next is all about clean eating and fitness for me. I can't wait to feel good again!
Martha
Almost forgot – your meal looks delicious! 🙂
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
This is how I like to cook most nights of the week so that we can indulge a little on the weekend. A small portion of protein and a side of veggies or salad. This really does delicious. I happen to love Swiss chard!!
mangiabella
I'm really trying to get into the swing of clean eating again, and as I do, I'm trying to eat a lot more raw fruits vegetables and nuts in the daytime. and tons of water!!! this looks delish. Iemon parsley butter sounds soooo good 🙂 – i seriously go through so many lemons in this house. I'm addicted!!! I also am drooling over the chicken cacciatore, I would loooove to try that recipe. will keep you posted when i do. I still make those pot roast potato skins and the asparagus salad, always makes me think of you!!!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)
Bloated like a wart hog??? LOL. Yup, I was little miss glutton over the holidays and have been back to my lean meats and vegetables. I really like chicken paillards and just recently sliced chicken breasts myself instead of buying them already \”thinned\” at Whole Foods. They cook in a flash, seem to soak up flavors and for some reason the texture is more appealing than a whole breast. I'll have to try this recipe.
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
Sounds (and looks) great to me! This is the way I'm eating most of the time – simplicity and great flavor is a plus for the body and the soul!
From Beyond My Kitchen Window
What a great recipe. I received two \”Clean Eating\” cookbooks for Christmas. I've flipped through them, but haven't try any of the recipes yet. I hope there are a lot of recipes like yours in them.
Hungry Dog
This is what I should make for dinner tonight, not only because it is healthy but because it looks delicious!
Chris
Great…now I have the Three's Company theme song going through my head 😉
Angie's Recipes
Been eating lots of chicken breast too. This looks great paired with chard. I still have some kale, might just make it for the lunch tomorrow.
Dining Alone
I am actually making something very similar today! This looks delicious.
Gloria Baker
what nice and yummy recipe, look delicious Velva!!
teresa
oh my goodness, i could use more nights of clean eating, especially when it's as pretty as this!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Chicken paillard is a favorite in our home…lemon butter gives it such a nice flavor.
We Are Not Martha
Yum yum. This looks light but flavorful!!Sues
The JR
I'd say that this is about as clean as it gets.
Katerina
Looks like the perfect choice Velva! Very tasty!
Andi Houston
That looks really, really good. We like chard with balsamic vinegar, too.
Aggie
I have a ton of chard right now, this meal looks delicious. I may try it with fish. I feel so much better when I eat clean!
Mary Lee
Looks delicious and sounds healthy. Maybe I'll fix it this weekend to make up for the overdoing I'm sure I'll do tomorrow night. I saw Florida strawberries in the grocery store this week. Hooray!
Rambling Tart
I am finally getting on track for clean eating again. I just didn't have the heart to put the work or imagination into it for a bit there. 🙂 But my garden is producing beautifully now, and that inspires me. This dinner sounds delectable. 🙂
grace
chicken that's been pounded to within an inch of its life is always more tasty to me, for some reason. that butter sauce sounds amazing!
AllThingsYummy
I have a bag of swiss chard in my fridge and have been waiting to figure out what to do with it. Now I know. I'll be making this tonight.
Unknown
Does this recipe have any nutritional information one could share?