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Chicken Salad

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  • 20m Prep Time
  • 1h 0mCook Time
  • 1h Ready In
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  • Cuisine : American
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  • Course : Lunch
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This sous-vide chicken salad is tender and flavorful, with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. Perfect for sandwiches or served on lettuce.


Ingredients

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  • 7/8 lbs whole bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast halves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp minced fresh tarragon leaves minced
  • 1/8 cups
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems minced
  • 1/2 tbsp minced chives minced
  • 1/4 cups finely diced red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cups finely diced celery finely diced
  • 0.5 clove garlic minced

Let's Prepare

Collect

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  • 7/8 lbs whole bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast halves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Prepare

  • Mince 1/2 tbsp minced fresh tarragon leaves
  • Mince 1/2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
  • Mince 1/2 tbsp minced chives
  • 1/4 cups finely diced red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cups finely diced celery, finely diced
  • Mince 0.5 clove garlic

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    While chicken is cooling, add 1 tablespoon juice and 1 teaspoon zest from remaining lemon to a large bowl.

  2. Step 2.

    Add mayonnaise, mustard, minced tarragon leaves, parsley, chives, red onion, celery, and garlic and mix with a rubber spatula.

  3. Step 3.

    Stir in additional lemon juice to taste, if desired.

  4. Step 4.

    Keep refrigerated until chicken is ready.

  5. Step 5.

    Remove chicken from bags and discard tarragon stems and lemon slices.

  6. Step 6.

    Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard.

  7. Step 7.

    Cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes and add to bowl with mayonnaise.

  8. Step 8.

    Fold gently to combine.

  9. Step 9.

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  10. Step 10.

    Add more mayonnaise, mustard, or lemon juice to taste if desired.

  11. Step 11.

    Serve with lettuce or in sandwiches.

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