Chicken And Wild Rice Salad With Golden Raisins

Name: Chicken And Wild Rice Salad With Golden Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. Sherry wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp sugar; 2/3 c. olive oil; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds); 1 c. wild rice; 1 T. vegetable oil; 1 c. coarsely grated peeled carrots; 1 c. chopped green onions; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/3 c. coarsely chopped toasted walnuts; 1/3 c. (packed) golden raisins; 2 T chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

1/3 c. Sherry wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
2/3 c. olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 c. wild rice
1 T. vegetable oil
1 c. coarsely grated peeled carrots
1 c. chopped green onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 c. (packed) golden raisins
2 T chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish

1
Whisk vinegar, garlic, mustard and sugar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in medium bowl. Add 1/2 c vinaigrette; mix to coat chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Allow remaining vinaigrette to stand at room temperature.
2
Meanwhile, add rice to heavy large saucepan of boiling salted water. Reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until rice is tender and just beginning to split, stirring occasionally, ca. 50 mins. Drain. Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water. Drain well again.
3
Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt and pepper, saute over medium high heat in heavy large skillet until browned and cooked through, ~6 mins for each side. Let cool slightly, slice on diagonal into 1/4 in thick slices.
4
Mix carrots, green onions, celery, walnuts, raisins, chopped dill, rice, in large bowl. Dress with remaining vinaigrette (you may have extra vinaigrette). Taste and correct seasoning, if necessary. Arrange chicken on top.

1186

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. Sherry wine vinegar, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Wild Rice Salad With Golden Raisins 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!