BUTTER LETTUCE, CHICKEN, AND CHERRY SALAD

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Cherry     Spring     Summer     Birthday     Party     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Perfect Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs , fat from pan reserved
4 thick slices rustic bread, crusts removed, torn into 3/4" pieces
1 pound fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted, and lightly crushed
3 heads butter lettuce, cored and torn into pieces
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir; set aside. Remove crispy chicken skin and tear into pieces. Pull chicken meat from bones and tear into pieces; discard bones. Reserve skin and meat.
  • Heat chicken fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread to skillet and toast, turning frequently, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper while still hot.
  • Place chicken meat in a large bowl. Add cherries, butter lettuce, radishes, and chives and drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide salad among plates and garnish with croutons and chicken skin.

Luyima joseph
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't be making it again.


Alam Zaib
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I'll stick to simpler salads in the future.


Rachel Hadder
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much dressing.


Sandhia Singh
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This salad was okay, but I've definitely had better. The chicken was a bit overcooked and the dressing was a bit bland.


My Love S
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I followed the recipe exactly but the chicken was dry and the dressing was too tangy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Hadi Balhas
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning.


Isaac Osou
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making this again.


Patience Ndebele
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very versatile, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Balach Shahwani
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely did not disappoint. The combination of chicken, cherry tomatoes, and butter lettuce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maddox Webster
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This salad was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sean Wyatt
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce salads, but this one was really good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was light and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Noman Liaquat
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5 stars! This salad was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The butter lettuce dressing was a real winner.


MD:MEHEDI HASAN NAHID KHAN
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Alejandro Jones
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This salad was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the lettuce was crisp and refreshing, and the cherry tomatoes added a burst of sweetness. I especially loved the creamy butt