Spring flavours in perfect harmony
Tender chicken breast meets a fruity and flavoursome bed of lentils with fresh strawberries and a hint of balsamic vinegar. A light, flavoursome dish that brings spring to your plate.
The ideal wine accompaniment: Pinot Noir QbA (Baden, Germany)
This Pinot Noir from Baden impresses with flavours of red berries, cherries and a hint of bitter almond. Its fine acidity and velvety texture harmonise perfectly with the fruity sweetness of the strawberries and the light spiciness of the balsamic vinegar. The delicate structure of the wine complements the juicy chicken, while the fruitiness emphasises the lentil component. An elegant accompaniment to this springtime dish.
Another 5 wine recommendations for this pairing
1st Pinot Noir AOC (Alsace, France)
A light Pinot Noir with flavours of red fruits and a fine spiciness. The fruitiness of the wine complements the strawberry-balsamic note, while the elegant structure supports the chicken.
2nd Gamay AOC (Beaujolais-Villages, France)
A fresh Gamay with notes of raspberries and cherries. The lively acidity and light tannin structure harmonise with the fruitiness of the dish and bring an additional freshness.
3rd Zweigelt DAC (Lower Austria, Austria)
A fruity Zweigelt with flavours of sour cherries and a hint of pepper. The spicy note of the wine goes well with the balsamic component, while the fruitiness emphasises the strawberries.
4. Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG (Sizilien, Italien)
A harmonious red wine with flavours of red berries and a fine herbal note. The balanced structure of the wine complements the various flavours of the dish and adds a Mediterranean touch.
5th Trollinger QbA (Württemberg, Germany)
A light Trollinger with strawberry flavours and a subtle acidity. The fruitiness of the wine goes perfectly with the strawberry and balsamic combination, while the light structure does not mask the chicken meat.
The recipe:
Roasted chicken breast with strawberry and balsamic lentils
Cooking utensils
- 1 Pan
- 1 Pot
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 Chicken breast fillets
- Salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
For the strawberry balsamic lentils:
- 150 g green or brown lentils
- 1 small shallot
- 1 Garlic clove
- 100 g fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
Chicken breast:
- Season the chicken breast fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the chicken breast fillets on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and leave to rest briefly.
Strawberry balsamic lentils:
- Cook the lentils in lightly salted water according to the packet instructions until al dente (approx. 20-25 minutes). Then drain and leave to cool briefly.
- Meanwhile, wash the strawberries, remove the green parts and cut into small cubes.
- Finely dice the shallot and fry in 1 tbsp olive oil over a medium heat until translucent.
- Add the brown sugar, caramelize briefly and deglaze with the balsamic vinegar. Allow to reduce slightly until it reaches a syrupy consistency.
- Fold in the cooked lentils and diced strawberries and mix everything together carefully.
- Season to taste with salt, freshly ground pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice if necessary.
- If necessary, add a little stock or water to keep the consistency nice and juicy.
- Keep warm and serve with the fried chicken breast.
Recommended side dishes
- Spring herb salad with rocket and radishes
- Crispy baguette or ciabatta
- Roasted green asparagus with lemon zest
