Elegant Three-Course Dinner for Two

Impress your partner with this delightful three-course dinner featuring a fresh salad, a savory main course of lemon herb chicken, and a rich chocolate mousse for dessert. Perfect for a cozy home date night!

Steps

1. Start by preparing the salad: In a bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently. 2. For the main course, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. 3. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and let it rest for a minute. 4. For the dessert, melt dark chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave or double boiler. Stir in heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. 5. Pour the chocolate mousse into a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 6. Serve the salad on a plate, followed by the chicken breast, and finish with a scoop of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream.

For the Salad: - 1 cup mixed greens - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved - 1/4 cucumber, sliced - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette For the Main Course: - 1 boneless chicken breast - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary - Juice of 1/2 lemon - Salt and pepper to taste For the Dessert: - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips - 1 tablespoon butter - 1/4 cup heavy cream - 1/2 tablespoon sugar - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 tablespoon whipped cream (for topping)