Grilled Chicken with Almond and Garlic Sauce

Name: Grilled Chicken with Almond and Garlic Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 9 ounces dried large white beans, such as lima beans; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; Scant 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cold-pressed flaxseed oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 spring chickens (poussins), (about 2 pounds each); Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or oregano; Lemon wedges, to serve

By Dr. Fedon Alexander Lindberg

March 10, 2011

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Grilled Chicken with Almond and Garlic SauceCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. If you're short of time, use a 15-ounce can of cannellini or lima beans instead of the dried beans. With this rich, garlicky sauce, you need only a fresh salad to complete the meal.

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