Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Tarragon Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2-pound) whole roasting chicken; 1 large size (16 x 17 1/2-inch) oven bag; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt; 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise; 1/2 cup thin vertically sliced red onion

Servings: persons

1 (4 1/2-pound) whole roasting chicken
1 large size (16 x 17 1/2-inch) oven bag
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
1/2 cup thin vertically sliced red onion

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Discard giblets and neck from chicken. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Place chicken, breast side up, in oven bag; seal bag according to package directions. Cut 4 (1/2-inch) slits in top of bag. Place bagged chicken in a 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours or until drumsticks move easily. Remove chicken from bag; discard bag and cooking liquid. Place chicken on a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes. Discard skin and bones. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
3
Combine wine, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until liquid is absorbed. Combine shallot mixture, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, yogurt, mayonnaise, and tarragon in a medium bowl; cover and chill.
4
Add chicken and onion to mayonnaise mixture; stir to combine.
5
This recipe was updated for the November, 2012 25th anniversary issue.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 1/2-pound) whole roasting chicken, 1 large size (16 x 17 1/2-inch) oven bag, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Tarragon 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.

Tarragon Chicken Salad

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