Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 6 cups torn mixed salad greens; 2 cups halved fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1
Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate.
2
In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon peel, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly.
3
Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.

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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: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, 6 cups torn mixed salad greens, 2 cups halved fresh strawberries, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Summer 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.

Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad

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