THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD
Gently poaching chicken breasts in an aromatic broth yields tender morsels for folding into a bright and herby homemade dressing. Serve it solo on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes or in half an avocado. It also makes a killer chicken club sandwich topped with crisp bacon and other sandwich fixings.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
- Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1/2-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
- Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.
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Shayan Farrukh
[email protected]This chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's so easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's a healthy option that's also satisfying.
Chrisandra James
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
kandi nelson
[email protected]This chicken salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's so easy to make and can be customized to my liking.
Tammy Clark
[email protected]I've made this chicken salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's a healthy option that's also satisfying.
Thata Kelepile
[email protected]This chicken salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks. I love that it's so versatile and can be served in so many different ways.
Kamakune Lilian
[email protected]I made this chicken salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so easy to make and so delicious.
Mujammel Haque
[email protected]This chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's so easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's a healthy option that's also satisfying.
Mdnoorul Nomankhan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Myriam Torres
[email protected]This chicken salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's so easy to make and can be customized to my liking.
Jodie Wood
[email protected]I've made this chicken salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's a healthy option that's also satisfying.
nexo host
[email protected]This chicken salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks. I love that it's so versatile and can be served in so many different ways.
Amanda Johndrow
[email protected]I made this chicken salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so easy to make and so delicious.
Obaid Awan
[email protected]This chicken salad is the best I've ever had! It's so flavorful and moist, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.