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Chicken Salad with Olive Oil & Herbs

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Category: Side Dishes, Salads, Healthy Recipes, Main Dish, Chicken

 Ingredients List

  • 1 small chicken (about 3 lbs. if you can find one)
  • 1 large red onion
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons white balsamic (or other) vinegar
  • kosher salt
  • 3 to 4 scallions
  • a ton of herbs: basil, tarragon, cilantro, Thai basil, mint
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 or 2 more tablespoons
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes or a mince hot chili (optional)

 Directions

1. Place chicken in a large pot. Cover with cold water. Partially cover, bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat. Let chicken cool completely in liquid. This takes a few hours. (Alternatively, simmer chicken until it's done.)
2. When ready to make the salad, thinly slice the onion and place in a bowl. Cover with two tablespoons of vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile pull chicken from bones and place in a large mixing bowl. Slice the scallions somewhat thinly (or not) and add to the bowl. Give the herbs a rough chop and add to the bowl. Add the macerated red onions and the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Add pepper flakes or chili to taste.
4. Use your hands to toss everything together. Take a taste. If necessary add another tablespoon of vinegar and olive oil. Add more salt if necessary. Toss again and taste until seasoning is right. Serve.

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