SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES
Chipotles add heat and smokiness to this dish, which can be served as a salad or used to fill corn tortillas for soft tacos. The radishes give a fresh crunch and the avocado gives a cool creaminess.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine the water, the quartered onion and the whole crushed garlic cloves in a 2-quart saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, and bring back to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises, and then add the dried herbs. Cover partially, reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. (Cut one in half; the meat should not be pink.) Add salt to taste. Allow the chicken to cool in the broth if there is time. Remove the chicken from the broth when cool enough to handle. Remove from the bone and shred, pulling strips of chicken off the top of the breast. Pull with the grain, and the meat comes apart naturally. You should have about 4 cups of shredded chicken. Strain the chicken broth, and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, skim off and discard the fat, and freeze the broth in smaller containers.
- Mix together the ingredients for the dressing.
- Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with the diced radishes, cilantro, chipotles and all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
- Toss the romaine lettuce with the remaining dressing, and arrange on a platter. Top with the salad. Garnish the top of the salad with the sliced radishes and the sliced avocado, and serve.
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Boom Oromia
[email protected]This recipe sounds amazing. I can't wait to give it a try.
Julissa Puente
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes. This one looks like a keeper.
Ajayaib CHaudhary
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm definitely going to try it.
alma nunez
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe.
Robin Van der Vliet
[email protected]This is the perfect salad for a summer cookout.
Savannah Blanc
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make.
Sammy Dewo
[email protected]This chicken salad is so flavorful and refreshing.
Evil* Hassan
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.
Us man Saroya
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Jose Pavon
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle chiles add to this salad.
Brandon clough
[email protected]This chicken salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Moinuddin nazmz
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Peter Agatha Chisom
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light and healthy, but still filling.
Chastro Maestro
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Ahmad Rabih Rustami
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Anime Kid
[email protected]I made this for lunch today and it was so good! I love the combination of sweet and spicy.
christina Christina
[email protected]This southwestern chicken salad was a hit with my family! The chipotle chiles added just the right amount of heat, and the combination of flavors was perfect.