Mediterranean Poached Chicken Salad Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Chicken breasts - 1 to 1 1/4 pounds whole skinless, boneless, halved | ||
| Haricots verts - 12 ounces, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths. | ||
| Tomatoes - 4 medium, cored, cut into 1-inch chunks | ||
| Olive oil | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Red wine vinegar | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Anchovy fillets, | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Dijon Mustard | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 To taste | |
| Black pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Kalamata olives | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), pitted | |
| Boston or romaine lettuce - 8 leaves, rinsed, dried, torn into large pieces | ||
Directions
MAKING
1) In a 12-inch skillet, cover the chicken breasts with water, allow to simmer, cover and gently poach the chicken over low heat for 10 minutes, until just cooked. Remove on a plate and allow to cool.
2) Bring the cooking liquid to a boil over high heat, Add the green beans and cook over a high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender. Drain under cold water and pat dry
3) In a mixing bowl, combine the green beans and tomatoes together.
4) In a blender or food processor, process the oil, vinegar, anchovies mustard, salt and pepper until pureed.
5) Add the dressing into the green beans and tomatoes, mix well.
6) Dry the chicken, cut it into 2 X 3/4-inch strips, add the chicken and olives into the green beans and tomatoes.
7) Toss the ingredients together and adjust the seasoning.
SERVING
8) On a platter, arrange the lettuce in a wreath, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of the platter, drizzle the remaining dressing in the bowl over the lettuce and serve immediately
1) In a 12-inch skillet, cover the chicken breasts with water, allow to simmer, cover and gently poach the chicken over low heat for 10 minutes, until just cooked. Remove on a plate and allow to cool.
2) Bring the cooking liquid to a boil over high heat, Add the green beans and cook over a high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until just tender. Drain under cold water and pat dry
3) In a mixing bowl, combine the green beans and tomatoes together.
4) In a blender or food processor, process the oil, vinegar, anchovies mustard, salt and pepper until pureed.
5) Add the dressing into the green beans and tomatoes, mix well.
6) Dry the chicken, cut it into 2 X 3/4-inch strips, add the chicken and olives into the green beans and tomatoes.
7) Toss the ingredients together and adjust the seasoning.
SERVING
8) On a platter, arrange the lettuce in a wreath, spoon the chicken mixture into the center of the platter, drizzle the remaining dressing in the bowl over the lettuce and serve immediately
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