Chicken Salad Veronique

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Flavors and Flowers

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup small-diced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup green grapes, cut in 1/2

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside until cool.

When the chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice. Place the chicken in a bowl; add the mayonnaise, tarragon leaves, celery, grapes, 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.

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Pamela Lancaster, CA 10-27-2009
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To Peggy from Genside PA
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I hope the other posters don't mind me throwing this out there --but when I heard Peggy mention Wegman's I was almost... jealous. I am originally from Rochester N.Y. and grew up going to Wegman's. I thought EVERYPLACE had a Wegman's Imagine my dismay to find out the terrible truth. It is the best supermarket on the planet. Can't wait to try the chicken salad. Took note of everyone's "tweaking" Sounds yummy. Peggy --say "Hi" to Weggies for me next time you are there! Read more
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Meg East Sandwich, MA 09-28-2009
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Great Chicken Salad recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great Recipe --- I substitued dried cranberries for the grapes -- terrific
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Pat Columbia, MD 09-10-2009
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Followed others' suggestions to rave reviews
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I needed to cheat tonight and used a rotisserie chicken, but I've followed Ina's approach in the past and have roasted the... chicken breasts with a moist, delicious result. I think you need to like the licorice taste of tarragon, which I do, but this salad is elegant and incredibly tasty. The licorice notes follow the first taste sensations of the moist yummy chicken and the sweet grapes. I used red seedless, as I find them sweeter than green and a nice contrast to the green lettuce underneath. I followed the suggestion of adding toasted pecan pieces as well as mixing in a small bit of apple cider vinegar and honey to the mayo before incorporating it. My picky husband loved it.Read more
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Sandi Irvine, CA 08-22-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad was a hit with a very fussy family. Everyone loved it. I love Ina's little secrets with cooking the chicken,... cubing it and adding seasonings while it is warm to absorb flavors. Adore this recipe. Make it every couple of weeks. Thanks Ina for always giving us delcious meals!Read more
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cassie nuevo, CA 06-16-2009
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Best Chicken Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am one of those people who love bread...so I always think of chicken salad as a sandwich...but I love this right from the... bowl. The grapes, walnuts, and pecans are what make this so great. I take a little help from the store with the chicken, buying a roasted chicken and just using the breast for the salad. Now this is one of my favorites that I make all the time. Love it!!!Read more
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Judy Moses Lake, WA 05-21-2009
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Suggestions for Preparation
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is fabulous! I chose to simmer boneless, skinless chicken tenders in water with Better than Boullion to taste. Took... about 10 minutes. Freeze the stock for future use in soup. Curry is an excellent additiion. Anyone who feels the recipe is bland can simply adjust the seasonings. I blend mayo and sour cream to bind. The sour cream makes for a much creamier mix and diminishes the stronger taste of the mayo. Try this blend with potato salad too. I'm considering serving this as a wrap with garden spinach herb wraps (Mission brand). Think the green of the wraps will compliment the grapes nicely tucked inside. Read more