Herbal Chicken Salad Sandwiches (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The chicken is poached in the jasmine green tea, lending fresh, fragrant appeal to the chicken salad. Lovely served for a ladies luncheon[. The sandwich can also be cut into slender pieces and served as a tea sandwich.] Ingredients:
4 jasmine green tea bags |
kosher salt |
two 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-size cubes |
1/3 cup finely diced red onion |
3 tablespoons mayonnaise |
3 tablespoons fat-free plain greek yogurt |
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil |
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon |
1 1/2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons sliced natural almonds |
8 slices fruit-n-nut or rye bread |
1 cup packed mixed baby salad greens |
Directions:
1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Turn off the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags and bring back to a rolling boil. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the chicken. Cover, reduce the heat to low and poach until fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer the chicken to a small bowl to cool to room temperature.
3. Stir together the onions, mayonnaise, yogurt, basil, tarragon, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine.
4. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Divide the chicken among 4 of the bread slices, and top with the almonds, salad greens and the remaining bread slices. Cut in half and serve.
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