Creamy Spring Chicken Salad With Mayo

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This creamy spring chicken salad with mayo is as close to perfect as you can get! Made with poached chicken, and an array of fresh vegetables, this salad is bursting with color and nutrients and serves as a full meal

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, European, Healthy

Keyword: Chicken Salad, Creamy Chicken Salad, Mayo

Servings:

Calories: 315kcal

Ingredients

6 oz Sweet peas
3 Chicken breast
1 1/2 cup Mayo
1 Red bell pepper
1/2 bunch Aspargus Raw or blanched
6 Radishesh
1 blub Fennel optional if you don't like it
4 oz Snap peas chopped
2 tbsp Lemon juice
Salt
Black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the grilled chicken marinade - olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper (if you are grilling the chicken).
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Cover or seal the dish/bag and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
If you are not grilling, poach the chicken. You can also use it for rotisserie chicken.
Dice radish and bell pepper. Slice snap peas, green onion and asparagus.Dice cooled chicken.
Place chicken in a large bowl, add the rest of the ingredients, and combine them with homemade mayo, dijon mustard, and chopped fresh dill. Toss gently to combine.
Now, if you don't like mayo or dont want to use it, you can use your favorite vinaigrettes. Here are 7 delicious vinaigrette recipes.
Serve the Spring Chicken Salad immediately, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

Notes

How to Poach The Chicken

- Boneless, skinless, large chicken breasts

- Water or chicken broth (enough to cover the chicken)

- Aromatics (such as onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and herbs like parsley or thyme)

- Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Trim the chicken breasts of excess fat. This helps ensure even cooking and a cleaner final product.

1. In a medium pot or saucepan, add enough water or chicken broth to cover the chicken breasts thoroughly. You can use plain water for poaching, but using chicken broth adds extra flavor to the meat.

1. Add aromatics to the pot to infuse the chicken with additional flavor. Typical aromatics include sliced onion, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, whole peppercorns, and fresh herbs like parsley or thyme. Feel free to customize the aromatics based on your preferences.

1. Season the poaching liquid generously with salt and pepper. This ensures that the chicken absorbs flavor as it cooks.

1. Bring the poaching liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Avoid boiling the liquid, as this can cause the chicken to become tough and stringy.

1. Once the liquid is simmering, carefully add the chicken breasts to the pot, ensuring they are fully submerged.

1. Cover the pot with a lid and let the chicken cook gently in the poaching liquid for about 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. When fully cooked, the chicken's internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

1. After cooking the chicken, remove it from the poaching liquid using tongs or a slotted spoon. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.

1. Once rested, slice or shred the poached chicken as desired for use in the Spring Chicken Salad. The poached chicken will be tender, juicy, and infused with the flavors of the aromatics and seasonings.

1. Allow the chicken to cool completely before adding it to the salad to prevent wilting the greens or melting the cheese, and enjoy your delicious Spring Chicken Salad with poached chicken!

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