Chicken Avgolemono Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
2 cups water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
1/2 cup long- grain rice
3 eggs
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup frozen peas , defrosted

Directions:

In a large pot, bring the broth, water, and 1 teaspoon of the salt to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts to the pot and simmer until they are just done, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot; when they are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-size pieces.
Meanwhile, stir the rice into the simmering broth. Increase the heat and boil until the rice is almost tender, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to the lowest possible temperature.
In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, beat the eggs, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until frothy. Remove about 1 cup of the hot broth from the pot. Pour the hot liquid in a thin stream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the pot and stir until the soup begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Do not let the soup come to a simmer, or it may curdle. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the peas.
Variation
Stir in three tablespoons of chopped fresh dill along with the peas.
Wine Recommendation: A wine really needs to be rich to hold its own with the egg thickener here, yet high enough in acidity to be refreshing. Though expensive, a Meursault, one of the great white Burgundies, will pair with the soup to make an experience you won't forget.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.11 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.3g	16%
Cholesterol	189.65mg	63%
Sodium	1413.68mg	59%
Potassium	712.43mg	15%
Total Carbs	7.08g	2%
Sugars	1.18g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	3%
Protein	35g	70%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	12%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	54.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	36.34 Kcal (152 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.57g	16%
Cholesterol	28.94mg	63%
Sodium	215.73mg	59%
Potassium	108.72mg	15%
Total Carbs	1.08g	2%
Sugars	0.18g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	3%
Protein	5.34g	70%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	8.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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