Warm Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 clove garlic; 4 chicken thighs, skin on; 2 chicken breasts, skin on; 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 teaspoons chopped tarragon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch Aleppo pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for greens; 1/4 cup whole-milk yogurt; 1 romaine heart in 2-inch pieces; 2 handfuls red-leaf lettuce; 20 mint leaves; 8 icicle radishes, thinly sliced; 1/2 pound green beans, blanched

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 clove garlic
4 chicken thighs, skin on
2 chicken breasts, skin on
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons chopped tarragon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch Aleppo pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for greens
1/4 cup whole-milk yogurt
1 romaine heart in 2-inch pieces
2 handfuls red-leaf lettuce
20 mint leaves
8 icicle radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 pound green beans, blanched

1
Fill a large pan with water and season with salt.
2
Add garlic; bring to boil.
3
Place chicken in water and simmer gently until cooked through, 20 minutes.
4
Transfer to plate.
5
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, orange juice, mustard, tarragon, cumin and pepper.
6
Season with salt.
7
Gradually whisk in olive oil until smooth, then whisk in yogurt.
8
In a large shallow bowl, toss romaine, red leaf, mint, radishes and beans.
9
Sprinkle with oil and salt, and toss once more.
10
While chicken is warm, remove skin; cut breasts into 1/8-inch slices.
11
Pull meat from thighs.
12
Arrange chicken over greens and spoon dressing on top.
13
Serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: Kosher salt, 1 clove garlic, 4 chicken thighs, skin on, 2 chicken breasts, skin on, and more.

Yes, Warm 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.

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Warm Chicken Salad

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