Chestnut Chicken

Ingredients

• Stuffing

  • 1 cup (250 ml) canned whole chestnuts, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) carrots peeled and cut into 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) cubes
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) blanched asparagus cut into 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) lengths
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and pepper

• Chicken

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried breadcrumbs

• Sauce

  • 1 cup (250 ml) peeled and chopped carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper