Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Balsamic Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; ½ cup dry white wine; salt and pepper; ⅓ cup raisins; boiling water; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of; shredded lettuce; steamed baby carrots

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
½ cup dry white wine
salt and pepper
⅓ cup raisins
boiling water
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
shredded lettuce
steamed baby carrots

1
Place chicken breast halves between two pieces of waxed paper; flatten using a mallet.
2
Place chicken breast halves in a baking dish; drizzle wine over chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink; let chicken cool in baking dish but drain off liquid.
4
While the chicken is cooking, place raisins in a small bowl; cover with boiling water.
5
Let sit for 15 minutes or until plump; drain.
6
In a mixing bowl, whisk the olive oil and vinegar until combined.
7
Add in the tarragon, lemon peel, and raisins; whisk to combine.
8
Pour mixture over chicken; cover with saran wrap and let marinate in the frig for 2-12 hours; turn chicken occasionally.
9
Drain chicken; reserving marinade.
10
Slice chicken and arrange on beds of shredded lettuce.
11
Spoon reserved marinade over chicken.
12
Arrange steamed baby carrots on salad plate; serve.

433

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, ½ cup dry white wine, salt and pepper, ⅓ cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Balsamic Chicken Salad

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