LEMONY ROSEMARY CHICKEN SALAD

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I was looking for a lighter chicken salad for spring time and came up with the following recipe that does the job. Poaching the chicken first in aromatics is key to its terrific flavor.

Provided by Sherri Dodsworth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lbs chicken thighs
4 cups water
2 stalks celery, leaves on, sliced
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 grated lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 slices red onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 (1 g) packet Splenda sugar substitute
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put the chicken thighs in a medium size sauce pan and add the next 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to lowest setting, and gently poach until juices in chicken when pierced are clear and no longer pink, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken pieces to a plate to cool. Discard poaching liquid. When the chicken's cool enough to handle, remove the skin and bones and coarsely chop the meat.
  • Add the chicken to a large bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Terrific on a sandwich or as a main dish salad on a bed of mixed spring greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.4, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 197.9, Sodium 1067, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 4, Protein 43.5

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