Lemon Herb Chicken and Asparagus Risotto

Thermomix recipe: Lemon Herb Chicken and Asparagus Risotto. Ready in 50 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 30 g olive oil
• 400 g chicken breast, diced into 2 cm pieces
• 300 g Arborio rice
• 100 g dry white wine (optional)
• 1000 g hot chicken stock (ensure gluten-free if needed)
• 1 lemon, zest only
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 250 g green asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 3 cm pieces
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1. Add onion and garlic to the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
2. Add olive oil. Sauté 3 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add diced chicken breast. Cook 7 min / 120°C / Reverse / Speed 1. Remove chicken and set aside, leaving any oil in the bowl.
4. Add Arborio rice to the mixing bowl. Toast 2 min / 100°C / Reverse / Speed 1, without the measuring cup.
5. If using, add white wine. Cook 1 min / 100°C / Reverse / Speed 1, without the measuring cup, to allow alcohol to evaporate.
6. Add hot chicken stock, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Insert the simmering basket onto the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatter and allow evaporation.
7. Cook 10 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1.5.
8. Pause the machine. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula. Check the consistency and add a splash more hot stock if it seems too dry.
9. Add the cut asparagus pieces. Continue to cook 10 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1.5, with the simmering basket on the lid.
10. Add the cooked chicken back into the bowl. Add grated Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chives. Cook 2 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1, with the simmering basket on the lid, to combine and finish.
11. Transfer the risotto to a serving dish immediately. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow it to settle and become extra creamy. Serve hot.

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