Low-Fat Chicken with Watercress Pesto Recipe

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Low-Fat Chicken with Watercress Pesto
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  1. In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the celery, carrot, onion, peppercorns, bay leaf, thyme and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the chicken breasts to the pan skin side down. Place a plate directly on top of the chicken to keep it submerged. Reduce the heat to low and poach very gently for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a plate and let cool completely. Reserve the broth for another use. (The chicken can be cooked up to 1 day ahead. Wrap and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator about 1/2 hour before serving.)
  3. Make the pesto: In a food processor, finely chop the watercress, scraping down the bowl as necessary. With the motor running, add the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of water. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and season with pepper.
  4. Make the tabbouleh: In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir in the bulgur. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the bulgur and rinse well with cool water. Drain again.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the bulgur with the tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Skin the chicken with a sharp knife and using the breastbone as your guide, cut off the meat. Thinly slice the chicken on the diagonal. Fan out the cucumber slices in a semicircle on 4 large plates. Spoon the tabbouleh in the center. Fan the chicken slices on the other side and top with the watercress pesto. Garnish with watercress sprigs and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 635.93 Kcal (2663 kJ)
Calories from fat 363.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.4g 62%
Cholesterol 175.12mg 58%
Sodium 1128.69mg 47%
Potassium 933.5mg 20%
Total Carbs 25.03g 8%
Sugars 4.92g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.61g 18%
Protein 45.67g 91%
Vitamin C 25.3mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 94.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.92 Kcal (665 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.1g 62%
Cholesterol 43.76mg 58%
Sodium 282.07mg 47%
Potassium 233.29mg 20%
Total Carbs 6.25g 8%
Sugars 1.23g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 18%
Protein 11.41g 91%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 42%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 23.7mg 9%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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