Steamed Chicken with Tuna Sauce

Name: Steamed Chicken with Tuna Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken breast 1.1 lbs; White onions ¾ cup; Celery 1 cup; Carrots 3.2 oz; Water 2 cups; Ground black pepper to taste; Juniper berries to taste; Cloves 1; Fine salt to taste; Tuna in oil (drained weight) 3.5 oz; Eggs 2; Anchovies in oil 2 tsp; Salted capers 1 tsp; Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp; Caper berries 0.33 oz; Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Steamed chicken with tuna sauce? Oh, it's a cool twist straight from Piedmont, Italy. Instead of the usual veal you'd find in classic vitello tonnato, this one uses steamed chicken breast. So so tender. It stays moist because of the gentle cooking. And the sauce? That's the real star. The tuna sauce—creamy and tangy—with tuna, capers and sometimes anchovies, all blended together. Seriously tasty. Folks in Piedmont have been swapping ingredients over the years. Using chicken isn't just budget-friendly; it makes things lighter for warm days. Whether you call it chicken with tuna sauce or chicken tonnato, it holds its own against the original. Which is great. Especially when you want something cool and refreshing. Among Italian chicken dishes, this one stands out. Really easy and quick to make. It's a summer favorite, served cold or at room temp. And perfect for picnics or laid-back dinners. The creamy tonnato sauce pulls everything together, giving rich flavor to the mild steamed chicken. Some like to add extra lemon juice or more capers for an extra tangy kick. Texture's super smooth—flavor's a little savory and a little fresh, just the way they like it in Piedmont. This dish scores points for being healthy. And lots of protein, not much fat, and all the flavor you crave. Really really good. And here's the thing—it works as an appetizer or main event. If you're looking for a fresh spin on an Italian favorite, chicken with tuna sauce hits that sweet spot between tradition and something different. Planning a dinner party or just a simple family meal? This dish brings that authentic Piedmontese flair to your table, offering a taste that's both familiar and refreshingly new.

INGREDIENTS

Chicken breast 1.1 lbs (480 g)

White onions ¾ cup (120 g)

Celery 1 cup (100 g)

Carrots 3.2 oz (90 g)

Water 2 cups (500 g)

Ground black pepper to taste

Juniper berries to taste

Cloves 1

Fine salt to taste

for the tuna sauce: Tuna in oil 3.5 oz (100 g) - (drained weight); Eggs 2; Anchovies in oil 2 tsp (10 g); Salted capers 1 tsp (5 g); Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (20 g)

for garnish: Caper berries 0.33 oz (10 g); Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp (10 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Steamed Chicken with Tuna Sauce

To prepare steamed chicken with tuna sauce, start with the vegetables: clean the onion and celery, then trim the carrot and cut everything into small pieces (including the celery leaves) 1. Place the vegetables in a large pot with pepper 2 and juniper berries 3.

Add the cloves 4, bay leaves 5, and water 6.

Cover with the steamer basket 7 and turn on the stove. Meanwhile, clean the chicken breast by removing bone, cartilage, and fibers 8. Salt the surface on both sides 9.

Place the chicken breast in the steamer with a sheet of parchment paper underneath 10. Close 11 and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 167°F 12. In the meantime, prepare the Hard Boiled Eggs, placing them in a saucepan with cold water and cooking for about 9 minutes from boiling. Drain, let cool, then peel them.

When the chicken is cooked, let it cool and drain the vegetables into the blender jar along with a little water 13; you can add more later to adjust the consistency. Add the hard-boiled eggs 14 and the tuna 15.

Add the anchovies 16, capers 17, and oil 18.

Blend until you get a thick and homogeneous cream 19. At this point, thinly slice the chicken breast 20 and plate, dressing with the tuna sauce 21.

Garnish with some whole caper flowers and some divided, a drizzle of oil to taste 22, and a grinding of pepper 23. Your steamed chicken with tuna sauce is ready to be served 34!

Storage

Steamed chicken with tuna sauce can be stored for a couple of days in the refrigerator; if possible, keep the sauce separately in a closed container.

Tip

If you don't have a bamboo steamer for cooking steamed chicken with tuna sauce, you can use a steel colander!

Steaming the chicken preserves its properties, alternatively, you can also boil it.

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Steamed Chicken with Tuna Sauce

PRESENTATION

INGREDIENTS

How to prepare Steamed Chicken with Tuna Sauce

Storage

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