WARM CHICKEN-AND-FRISEE SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE

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Warm Chicken-and-Frisee Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 pound sliced bacon
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 roasted broiler-size chicken (see recipe)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large heads frisee lettuce (about 1 pound), cored and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. Drain the raisins and transfer them to a large bowl.
  • Spread the bacon on baking sheets and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and pour 1/4cup of the bacon fat into a small bowl; discard the remaining fat. Add the garlic to the hot fat and whisk in the mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Tear the meat into small pieces and add it to the large bowl with the raisins.
  • In a large saute pan over high heat, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add 1 head of the frisee and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and add to the chicken and raisins. Repeat with the remaining teaspoon of oil and head of frisee. Add the vinaigrette and toss well. Crumble the bacon into the salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 832, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1019 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ruvi Ratukocei
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I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs to this salad and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover eggs.


Sadia Naaz
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I'm not a fan of bacon, so I substituted pancetta in the vinaigrette. It turned out great!


Caleb Huntley
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bacon and the chicken, and they don't even notice the frisee lettuce.


Sohail Razzak
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I'm always looking for new ways to make chicken salad, and this one is a winner. The bacon vinaigrette is a nice change from the usual mayonnaise-based dressings.


Sammy Gardner
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over from dinner, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Michael Michael
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Panther Africa
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I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs to this salad and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover eggs.


Frank Franklin
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I'm not a fan of bacon, so I substituted pancetta in the vinaigrette. It turned out great!


Al Sadat Tv5
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bacon and the chicken, and they don't even notice the frisee lettuce.


Margi Marsh
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I'm always looking for new ways to make chicken salad, and this one is a winner. The bacon vinaigrette is a nice change from the usual mayonnaise-based dressings.


Anis Jokhio
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Michelle Dallas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over from dinner, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Atoosa Rz
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The bacon vinaigrette is what really makes it for me. I could drink it straight out of the jar!


MS Media 1
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the warm chicken and bacon vinaigrette combine with the crisp frisee lettuce.


M Bon Roxy
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The frisee lettuce added a nice bitterness to balance out the sweetness of the bacon vinaigrette.


Tiffany Brown
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This salad was a hit with my family! The bacon vinaigrette was the perfect dressing, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.