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.

Lily Skef
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tiktok Gang
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


DaanGaming Gt
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I was looking for a new salad recipe to try and this one did not disappoint. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Rojoni Khatun
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Mohammad Arefin
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. The dressing is so good that I've even used it on other salads.


Lalu Pakhan
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies!


Damon Bragg
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Shukri Farah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dael Meneses
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the cherries and the tanginess of the goat cheese are a perfect match. The chicken is also very tender and juicy.


bsc music
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very refreshing and flavorful, thanks to the combination of butter lettuce, cherries, and goat cheese. I will definitely be making this again!