Chicken Salad With Roasted Peppercorn Dressing Food

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve as a sandwich or over salad.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 450˚. Pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels; toss with the carrots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast, stirring halfway through, until the chickpeas are browned and crisp and the carrots are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons za'atar and toss to coat. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, stir the vinegar, honey, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; let sit 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Remove the carrots to a cutting board and cut into 2-inch pieces; transfer to the bowl with the dressing. Add the chicken, mesclun, snap peas, parsley and feta. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Top with the roasted chickpeas and sprinkle with more za'atar.

SALT AND PEPPER ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• For the salt and pepper roast chicken: Liberally season the chicken inside and out with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate the chicken uncovered on lowest shelf of fridge in a rimmed pan or dish overnight or up to 24 hours and a minimum of 1 hour.
• For the lemon dressing: Heat a medium cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the lemons cut-side down to caramelize them and sweeten juices, about 4 minutes. Remove lemons from the skillet, add 1/4 cup EVOO and reduce heat a bit. Add shallots and garlic and stir 5 to 6 minutes to soften, then add 1/4 cup water and let it absorb. Turn off heat and cool mixture a bit to room temp. Place cooled mixture in a medium glass bowl and add the juice of the lemons, lemon zest, oregano, red pepper flakes and parsley. Whisk in remaining 3/4 cup EVOO to form a thick dressing.
• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F, rack at center. Roast the chicken in the skillet on one side for 20 minutes, then turn to opposite side and roast 20 minutes more. Finally turn the chicken on its back (breast-side up), spoon juices over the skin, and continue to roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken registers 160 to 165 degrees F. Rest bird and carve, then serve with sauce to pass and crusty bread.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERCORN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the chicken: heat a large non-stick frying pan with the light olive oil. Fry the prosciutto slices for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown. Remove and drain on kitchen paper, reserving the oil in the pan.
• Season the chicken fillets with salt and drizzle over some olive oil. Return the pan used to cook the prosciutto to the heat and fry the chicken fillets for 2-3 minutes on both sides, or until cooked through. Set aside.
• For the dressing: toast the peppercorns in a dry hot frying pan for about a minute until they become aromatic, shaking the pan frequently to prevent the peppercorns from burning.
• Roughly crush the peppercorns using a pestle and mortar, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Add the parmesan, grated garlic and lemon zest to the bowl with the peppercorns, then squeeze in the lemon juice and add the oil. Whisk until well combined, then season to taste with a pinch of sea salt.
• For the rustic croutons: heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the herbs and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until aromatic, then add the stale bread cubes and a good pinch of sea salt. Toss well and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown all over. Drain well on kitchen paper.
• To serve, place the lettuce leaves into a large mixing bowl. Pour over the roasted peppercorn dressing and toss until all the leaves are well coated. Add the rustic croutons and mix again. Divide among four serving plates, then top each serving with three mini chicken fillets and finish with a couple of slices of crisp prosciutto.

CHICKEN WITH PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Grind the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and basil until it is a powder and then sprinkle this mixture over the chicken breasts.
• Heat the 4 tbsp oil in a frying pan and saute the chicken until it is cooked but not overcooked and dry.
• Meanwhile, brush another frying pan with remaining cooking oil and saute the onions until they are transparent.
• Add the white wine and reduce until it is a syrup.
• Add 1/2 of the peppercorns and crush with a fork in the pan.
• Add the chicken stock and reduce by 1/2.
• Now, tranfser the liquid from the pan into blender and blend until smooth.
• Place the mixture back in the frying pan, add the rest of the peppercorns (do not crush this time) and the 35% cream.
• Cook this slowly until the mixture thickens.
• Pour over the cooked chicken breasts and enjoy.