Silky and zesty
This represents the melding of French and Mediterranean traditions. Our [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets are prepared into thin slices ala the French escalopes tradition, and brought to a lovely golden colour. These are paired with adaptable and flavour-absorbing orzo enhanced with zesty lemon and herbs, creating a contemporary elegant meal.
2 Servings
30 minutes
Ingredients
Lemon Orzo
- 230g dry orzo
- 475 ml vegetable stock
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped
- 3 tbsp grated vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
[MOCK]® Chicken Fillet
- 2 [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets, defrosted
- 60g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp vegan butter, softened
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 60ml white wine
- 2 tbsp vegan demi-glace
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 20 capers drained and minced
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Garnish (optional)
- 2 lemon wedges
Preparation
Prepare the orzo
Pour the vegetable stock and orzo into a large pot set on high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let sit for 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, pine nuts, cheese and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets
Slice the defrosted fillets on the bias lengthwise. Dredge in seasoned flour. Heat a frying pan to medium and add the oil and butter; once melted, add the pressed garlic and cook until fragrant but not turning colour. Add the prepared [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets and fry until golden brown on both sides (10-12 mins). Remove the fillets and cover. Using the same pan, stir in the wine, demi-glace, lemon juice, and capers. Reduce the heat to a simmer, scraping any bits, and season with salt and pepper; at the last moment stir in the parsley.
Plating
Spoon your cooked orzo onto a platter. Gently place the chicken pieces adjacent, and drizzle with your lemon/caper sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Product information
[MOCK]® Chicken Fillet
Crafted for chefs, the uncoated plant-based chicken fillet can replace meat in a variety of dishes.
