Springtime Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Springtime Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 lb fresh asparagus; 1 head iceberg lettuce; lemon slice (to garnish); ½ cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; lemon slice, for garnish; ¼ cup slivered toasted almond, for topping

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
¼ cup lemon juice
1 lb fresh asparagus
1 head iceberg lettuce
lemon slice (to garnish)
½ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
lemon slice, for garnish
¼ cup slivered toasted almond, for topping

1
Cover the boneless chicken breasts with 1/4 c lemon juice and water or broth to cover in a 9-in skillet.
2
Place over medium heat and bring to a boil slowly.
3
Reduce heat and simmer for one minute.
4
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 20 minutes.
5
Remove chicken, pat dry, & shred.
6
Snap off asparagus stalks at the point of tenderness.
7
Partially fill a large skillet with water and bring to boil.
8
Add asparagus; cover and heat until water comes back to a boil.
9
Uncover and boil slowly for 4-5 minutes until spears bend a little when lifted.
10
Drain and cool.
11
With a knife, shred half of the lettuce and place in a large salad bowl.
12
Combine the dressing ingredients and shake until blended.
13
Drizzle half of the dressing over the lettuce.
14
Slice the asparagus into 2-in diagonal pieces and combine with the lettuce.
15
Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with lemon slices.
16
Serve, sprinkled with almonds.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 lb fresh asparagus, 1 head iceberg lettuce, and more.

Yes, Springtime 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.

Springtime Chicken Salad

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