CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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Yield Serves 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

18 large chicken breast halves (about 9 pounds)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
3 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts (about 12 ounces)
Salt
Ornamental kale or red leaf lettuce
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Additional minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange chicken breasts in single layer in jelly roll pans or baking pans. Brush both sides with soy sauce and olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with pepper. Arrange skin side up. Roast until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Skin and bone chicken; reserve drippings in pans. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Return to pans and turn to coat with drippings. Cool. Transfer chicken meat and drippings to large bowl. Set aside.
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh with cold water. Drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover chicken and beans separately and refrigerate.)
  • Combine mustard and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add shallots and 2 tablespoons thyme. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store dressing at room temperature.)
  • Add beans, dressing and walnuts to chicken and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Line platter with kale. Top with salad. Sprinkle with cheese and additional thyme and serve.

Shariyah Sewell
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This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables.


Khalid Wattoo
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was the perfect light and healthy meal.


Avelile Mgwantashe
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables.


Biswajit Datta
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I love the combination of chicken, green beans, and goat cheese. It's so unique and flavorful.


Joel Cruz
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Adeshina Fathia
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I added some chopped walnuts to the salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition.


Havva Yalchin
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still delicious.


Ssekitto Richard
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Caleb Mfana
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was the perfect light and healthy meal.


Phalama Porita
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables.


Rawab Alasad
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I love the combination of chicken, green beans, and goat cheese. It's so unique and flavorful.


Deana Smith
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Keezy Blignaut
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I added some chopped walnuts to the salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition.


Destiny Iconic
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still delicious.


NENSI
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tyrone Ketley
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lotiful Islam
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the way the flavors all come together.


Mor Yani
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This salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the green beans are crisp and flavorful, and the goat cheese adds a creamy tang. The dressing is a perfect complement to the salad, with its bright citru