Healthy Chicken, Fennel and Apple Salad Recipe

Name: Healthy Chicken, Fennel and Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4-5 sprigs Italian parsley, thyme or oregano, tied together; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1 medium apple, cored and sliced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 medium clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4-5 sprigs Italian parsley, thyme or oregano, tied together
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 medium apple, cored and sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1
Poach the Chicken Rinse off the chicken breasts.
2
Fill a medium stockpot with water and add the herbs, bay leaf, garlic, salt and peppercorns.
3
Bring the water to a boil and add the chicken breasts.
4
Poach the Chicken Return the water to a boil and then lower heat to medium.
5
Simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid and keep the chicken in the hot water for another 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
7
Poach the Chicken Remove the chicken from the water and shred.
8
Set aside to cool.
9
Make the Salad In a large bowl, combine the fennel, apple and chicken.
10
Set aside.
11
Make the Salad In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, brown sugar and season with salt and pepper.
12
Make the Salad Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat.
13
Chill and serve topped with the Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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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.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4-5 sprigs Italian parsley, thyme or oregano, tied together, 1 bay leaf, 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Healthy Chicken, Fennel and Apple 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Chicken, Fennel and Apple Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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