Chicken With Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

I discovered this recipe in a cook book I recently purchased. It sounds delicious! I have not tried it, but I have chosen to share the recipe with you. Cook time is marinade time for the chicken. Hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  ounces olive oil
• 6  shallots, sliced
• 1  clove garlic, crushed
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh tarragon
• 1  tablespoon English mustard
• 6  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 2⁄3 cup  chicken stock
• 1  apple, diced finely
• 1  tablespoon  chopped walnuts
• 1  tablespoon heavy cream
•  salt and pepper

• Salad

• 3 1⁄2 cups cooked rice
• 2  large pears, diced
• 1  cup blue cheese, diced
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh coriander
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil

Directions

1. In a deep bowl, mix olive oil, shallots, garlic, tarragon and mustard.
2. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the chicken breasts in this mixture, coating well.
4. Chill for 4 hours.
5. Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.
6. Quickly fry the chicken in a deep non-stick pan for 4 minutes on each side.
7. Transfer the chicken to a large serving platter.
8. Add the marinade to the pan, bring to a boil and sprinkle with the flour.
9. Add the chicken stock, apples and walnuts.
10. Gently simmer for 5 minutes.
11. Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce in it.
12. Add the heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes.
13. Mix the salad ingredients together and place a small amount on each plate.
14. Top each plate with a chicken breast and a spoonful of the sauce.
15. Serve immediately.