SPRING CHICKEN DINNER SALAD
Poaching skinless, boneless chicken breasts in well-salted water yields impossibly juicy and flavorful meat that won't dry out
Provided by Kat Boytsova
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Chicken Salad Green Bean Radish Lettuce Avocado Basil Poach Spring Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large saucepan and pour in 4 cups cold water to cover; add 3 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 3½ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then immediately turn over chicken with tongs. Cover pot, remove from heat, and let chicken sit until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 150°F, 5-10 minutes (depending on thickness of breast). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, squeeze lemon halves into a medium bowl. Whisk in mustard, then gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly until dressing is thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Using a rolling pin, whack green beans on a cutting board until skins split and insides are softened but not pulverized.
- Transfer beans to a medium bowl and drizzle in 2 Tbsp. dressing. Massage beans with your hands to break down further and coat; season with salt.
- Separate lettuce leaves; toss in another medium bowl with chives and basil. Arrange on a platter.
- Toss radishes, peperoncini, and 1 Tbsp. dressing in the same bowl; season with salt. Slice chicken ¼"-½" thick; season with pepper. Arrange chicken, radish salad, green beans, and avocado on platter with lettuce as desired. Drizzle with more dressing; serve remaining dressing alongside.
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Rose Mills
r_m56@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a summer picnic or potluck.
LESEGO MOLEFE
l_molefe30@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, but this recipe is still really good. I used a little less mayo than the recipe called for and it was perfect.
Monday Asamilo
a.m@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.
Sphelele Akhulile
akhulile-s@gmail.comI love the addition of the grapes and walnuts. They add a nice sweetness and crunch to the salad.
Samiyog Pariyar
p-samiyog49@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
gamer 2021
gamer-2021@hotmail.frThis is the perfect chicken salad for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.
Selma Fusseini
fusseini-selma20@hotmail.co.ukI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Sk Shanto Gaming
g-s@gmail.comThis is my go-to chicken salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
DBsha Thapa
thapa-dbsha70@hotmail.co.ukI'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and so delicious.
Faizal Mutwalume
faizal@yahoo.comI made this for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Alex Zezulkar
alex.z@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect.
Donna Collins
collins99@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.
Courage Karren
courage-karren@yahoo.comI made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Oluyemi Oluwafunmibi
o.o@gmail.comThis is the best chicken salad I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.