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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Haseeb Haseeb
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
emmanuel joseph
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chicken, dressing, and vegetables all come together perfectly.
Abidur Rahman
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a healthy lunch. It's packed with protein and vegetables.
Adaora Uzozie
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for a crowd.
Tofajjal Hossen
[email protected]I'm not a fan of celery, so I omitted it from the recipe. The salad was still delicious.
Saeed nawab khan official
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner, and this is a great way to use them up.
Jm Singer Md Julfiker
[email protected]I added some chopped bacon to the salad and it was delicious. This is a great recipe to customize to your own taste.
Christine Virgil
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Nakiwala Penina
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.
Faith Janik
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender.
Sagor Dsa
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
Savidya Hettiarachchi
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!
azared sanchez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfect. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.
BABIRYE SOPHIA
[email protected]This chicken dinner salad was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.