Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Bring a large quantity of water to a boil in two saucepans.
- Prepare the vegetable stock.
- Mince the shallot, chop the parsley, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Squeeze the lemon and mince or crush the garlic.
- Cut 2 cm from the ends of the green asparagus.
- Cook the asparagus for 1 to 2 minutes in one of the saucepans, then plunge into cold water.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, black balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and olive oil in a baking dish.
- Season with salt and pepper, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cooking
- Cook the linguine for 8 to 10 minutes, covered, in the other saucepan. Drain and set aside.
- Flatten the chicken fillet using parchment paper or cling film.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat half a tablespoon of butter per person in a sauté pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Wrap the chicken in aluminum foil to keep warm while preparing the sauce.
- In the same pan, cook shallots for 1 to 2 minutes, then add lemon juice, vegetable stock, and capers. Let it reduce for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in butter, then add cherry tomatoes and half of the parsley.
- Gently incorporate linguine, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the linguine on plates, arrange the green asparagus alongside, and place the chicken on top. Garnish with remaining parsley.
Notes
For a healthy version, choose whole wheat linguine. Portion control is key for weight loss. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
