Chicken Salad Veronique With Nectarines Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad Veronique With Nectarines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup small-chopped celery; 3 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes, each cut in half; 1 ripe nectarine

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 cup small-chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes, each cut in half
1 ripe nectarine

1
Put the chicken breasts in a large saucepan and add water to cover. Season with 1 t salt. Bring just to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken from water and cool. Dice and put in large bowl.
2
While chicken is cooking, toast the almonds in a skillet set over medium heat. Time 5 minutes or just until the almonds are beginning to turn golden. (Alternatively, toast almonds in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes.) Let cool and coarsely chop.
3
Mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, 2 T lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Fold into the chicken, Stir in the thyme, celery, green onions and grapes. Cover and refrigerate several hours to chill and blend flavors.
4
Just before serving, dice the nectarine and toss with the other tablespoon of lemon juice. Fold the nectarine and almonds gently into the salad.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad Veronique With Nectarines 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.

Chicken Salad Veronique With Nectarines

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