Mussels with White Wine and Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 kg mussels
• 400 g chicken breast
• 1 cup white wine
• 3 pieces garlic
• 2 pieces shallot
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Clean the mussels under cold water, removing any beards.
2. 2Cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Finely chop the garlic and shallots.
4. 4In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallots, sautéing until soft.
5. 5Increase the heat to high, add the chicken pieces to the pan, and sear until they begin to brown.
6. 6Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
7. 7Add the cleaned mussels to the pan, cover, and cook for about 7-10 minutes until the mussels open.
8. 8Discard any mussels that do not open.
9. 9Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
10. 10Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and thyme before serving.
11. 11Serve immediately, ensuring each portion has an equal amount of mussels and chicken.
12. 12Enjoy with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.