Poached Chicken Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Poached Chicken Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. fresh lemon or lime juice; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1/2 head green-leaf lettuce; 2 small Cucumbers; 2 large ripe nectarines; 12 cherry tomatoes; Fresh basil sprigs

Servings: persons

1/4 c. fresh lemon or lime juice
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 head green-leaf lettuce
2 small Cucumbers
2 large ripe nectarines
12 cherry tomatoes
Fresh basil sprigs

1
Prepare Vinaigrette: In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, basil, sugar, and salt; set aside.
2
In large skillet, place chicken breasts and add 1 inch water; cover and heat just to boiling.
3
Turn breasts over; cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes longer or until cooked through.
4
Cool in broth until lukewarm -- about 10 minutes.
5
Remove chicken to a bowl; save broth for another use; tear chicken into wide strips.
6
While chicken is still warm, combine it with 1/4 cup vinaigrette.
7
Set aside to cool to room temperature, no longer than 30 minutes.
8
Just before serving, divide lettuce among 4 chilled plates; arrange chicken, cucumbers, nectarines, and cherry tomatoes on lettuce.
9
Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over salads.
10
Garnish with basil sprigs.

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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: 1/4 c. fresh lemon or lime juice, 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Poached Chicken Salad with Basil Vinaigrette 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.

Poached Chicken Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

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