Crispy Chicken And Citrus Salad With Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Food

CHICKEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add lettuce, chicken, cheese and, if desired, almonds; toss to coat.

CRISPY CHICKEN AND CITRUS SALAD WITH HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium. Add the chicken confit legs; cook 4 minutes per side or until heated through and the skin is crisp.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Set aside 2 Tbsp. of the vinaigrette. Add greens to remaining vinaigrette in bowl; toss gently to coat. Divide salad among four plates.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the top and bottom off the orange. Set orange on cutting board and cut away peel and white pith from top to bottom. Thinly slice orange into rounds and cut orange rounds into pieces. Arrange orange pieces over salads. Place a chicken leg quarter on each plate. Drizzle chicken with reserved vinaigrette and sprinkle salads with Candied Nuts. Serve immediately. Serves 4. Slow Cooker Chicken Confit
• Pat the chicken pieces dry. In a small bowl mix together thyme, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Rub mixture all over the chicken pieces.
• Coat the inside of a 6- to 7-qt. slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken pieces skin side up in an even layer in slow cooker. Cover; cook on high 3 to 3 1/2 hours or low 6 to 7 hours.
• Serve chicken immediately or cool slightly, then refrigerate until completely cool. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Serves 4.

WINTER CITRUS SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel citrus, removing as much pith as possible, and slice into wheels. Remove any pits, layer fruit on a serving dish, sprinkle with salt and garnish with chopped onion.
• Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, lime juice and tarragon until well combined; taste, adjust seasoning as needed and drizzle over salad.