Chicken Salad Nicoise Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tequila lemon lime margarita mix; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 dash cayenne; lemon pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips; 1 medium size baking potato, cooked, drained, and cooled; 12 lb fresh green beans, blanched and rinsed in cold water; ¾ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; romaine lettuce leaf; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges; 1 medium size red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 medium size green pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips; capers

Servings: persons

1 cup tequila lemon lime margarita mix
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 dash cayenne
lemon pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
1 medium size baking potato, cooked, drained, and cooled
12 lb fresh green beans, blanched and rinsed in cold water
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
romaine lettuce leaf
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1 medium size red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 medium size green pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
capers

1
Place the chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag.
2
Combine seasonings and tequila mix.
3
Add marinade to the bag with the chicken.
4
Seal the bag, and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
5
Prepare George forman Grill and cook chicken 4 to 6 minutes or until done.
6
Peel and slice potato; arrange slices in a shallow dish.
7
drain green beans, and trim ends.
8
Place beans over potatoes in dish.
9
Set aside.
10
Combine oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar.
11
Cover tightly, and shake until well blended.
12
Drizzle half of dressing over potato-bean mixture.
13
cover mixture with plastic wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
14
Set remaining dressing aside.
15
Arrange lettuce leaves on 4 dinner plates.
16
Spoon potato-bean mixture on lettuce leaves.
17
Divide tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, and chicken evenly on potato-bean mixture.
18
Pour remaining dressing over top.
19
garnish salad with capers.
20
cover each salad with plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 hours.
21
Serve chilled.

1141

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup tequila lemon lime margarita mix, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 dash cayenne, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad Nicoise 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!

Chicken Salad Nicoise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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