Green Goddess Chicken Salad Food

GREEN GODDESS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a saucepan with the onion, garlic, and salt and add water to cover.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Allow chicken to cool in the poaching liquid, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the skin and bones and shred the meat into large, bite-size pieces. Set aside in a large bowl.
• Place all dressing ingredients except oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly pour in olive oil. Taste for salt and pepper and add accordingly.
• Toss lettuce with enough dressing to coat lightly. Add remaining salad components and the chicken on top of lettuce and serve with extra dressing on the side.

GREEN GODDESS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the avocado, oil, lime zest and juice, jalapeño, basil, half the cucumber and 1 tbsp water in a blender and blitz until smooth. Season to taste, then set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
• Cook the eggs in a pan of boiling water for 7 mins, then rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain, peel and halve, then set aside.
• Toss the lettuce quarters with the sundried tomatoes, cooked chicken, the spring onions and remaining cucumber. Spread the cooked quinoa over the base of a serving plate, then top with the chicken salad, eggs and the dressing. Scatter over the pistachios and serve.

GREEN GODDESS CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the dressing: Puree the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, tarragon, garlic salt and scallions in a blender until very smooth. Set aside.
• For the sandwich: Add the dressing to a medium bowl with the chicken, celery and red onion. Mix until well combined. At this point you can make sandwiches or refrigerate until you are ready to serve. If you are serving sandwiches right away, place a scoop of chicken salad on top of a piece of bread. Top with the tomato slices and season with salt and pepper. Top with the cucumber slices, a mound of sprouts, the bacon and a second slice of bread. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches. Serve immediately.

GREEN GODDESS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the anchovies, garlic, parsley, basil, dill and oregano until coarsely chopped.
• Add the mayonnaise and lemon juice and process until smooth.
• Fold in the chives; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss the ciabatta with the chicken, piquillo peppers, celery and olives.
• Add the dressing and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• *Make Ahead: The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. .

GREEN-GODDESS CHICKEN AND SALAD

Steps:

• Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, anchovies, garlic, herbs, scallions, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and oil in a blender. Purée until smooth; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt. Place in a resealable bag and add 2 cups dressing; seal and massage to evenly coat chicken in dressing. Refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing until ready to use.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove chicken from refrigerator and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature. Wipe excess dressing from chicken and lightly pat dry; place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle with oil and season lightly with salt. Roast, breast-side up, until skin is dark golden and a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160°, 40 to 50 minutes (depending on size). Let stand 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool. Toss lettuce, pea shoots, snap peas, radishes, and bacon with one-third of reserved dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Carve chicken and serve alongside salad, with remaining dressing.