Delightful Chicken Recipe

Name: Delightful Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts (about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds); 3/4 cup defatted chicken broth; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 hothouse (seedless) cucumber; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 heads Boston lettuce, cleaned, tough outer leaves removed; 1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup imported black olives; 1/4 pound Roquefort cheese, cut into chunks; 1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

4 whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts (about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds)
3/4 cup defatted chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 hothouse (seedless) cucumber
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads Boston lettuce, cleaned, tough outer leaves removed
1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup imported black olives
1/4 pound Roquefort cheese, cut into chunks
1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves

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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Place the chicken in a shallow baking pan to fit.
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Pour the broth on top, season with salt and pepper and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through, basting once or twice.
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Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
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Cut chicken into thirds, diagonally; set aside.
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Using a vegetable peeler, cut 4 strips vertically along the cucumber.
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Halve the cucumber lengthwise and then cut into 1/4-inch slices; reserve.
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For the dressing, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
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Tear the lettuce leaves into medium-sized pieces and place atop the dressing.
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Add the tomatoes, olives, reserved cucumber and chicken.
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Gently fold together from underneath, coating with dressing.
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Add the cheese and parsley; toss carefully.
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Adjust seasonings and serve in a very large, shallow bowl or on a large, decorative platter.

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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 whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts (about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds), 3/4 cup defatted chicken broth, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 1 hothouse (seedless) cucumber, and more.

Yes, Delightful Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Delightful Chicken

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