July 23, 2011 Tarragon Laced Chicken Salad with Grilled Peaches
A perfect evening for an almost not cooked dinner. I did grill the chicken breasts in an indoor pan, and it was well worth it.
By not over cooking them they were juicy and delicious. I cut a handful of fresh Tarragon and Parsley out of the herb garden, the scent of Tarragon permeated the kitchen, it was intoxicatingly delicious. As an after-thought, I should have cut the vegatables into a larger dice, at least 1/2″ vs 1/4″. Next time.
INGREDIENTS
2 Chicken Breasts (breast bone removed)
Salt & Pepper
1 TB of EVOO
1/2 a Fennel Bulb (cut to 1/2″ dice)
1 Celery stalk (cut to 1/2″ dice)
1 Medium Red Onion (cut to 1/2″ dice)
Chopped Tarragon & Parsley ( generously)
1/4 Cup of Mayonnaise (or to taste)
Grilled Peaches
METHOD
1. Heat a grill pan to high (or an oudoor grill)
2. Heat the oven to 375F
3. Season the Chicken Breasts with Salt & Pepper & 1 TB of EVOO.
4, Add them to the grill pan skin side down. Grill until the skin is browned & crisp.
5. Transfer the pan to the oven for about 10 minutes. Remove & check the internal temperature. It should read 145F no more. Allow to cool, the temperature will increase by at least 5 degrees.
6. Cut the breasts into a 1″ dice & add to the bowl.
7. Add all the cut vegetables & the chopped herbs to the bowl.
8. Add the Mayonnaise, & gently toss it all together. Add more Salt & Pepper if necessary.
9. Plate & add the grilled Peaches
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