Warm Chicken And Asparagus Salad

April 10, 2012

  April 10, 2012

Warm Chicken And Asparagus Salad

 Great chicken recipes like these are perfect for pleasing picky eaters and the cooks who like a good, easy meal. Plain chicken has been dressed up in a variety of different recipes with delicious spices and sauces; then served as chicken casseroles, fried chicken, chicken soup, chicken tenders, and more.You'll find recipes that have been passed from one family's recipe box to another, the home cooked favorites that folks come to the table and linger a bit longer for.The simple chicken recipes below are tested and approved by generations of families and friends. Enjoy them with those who gather at your table. Now we know how to make warm chicken and asparagus salad.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 11 baby red potatoes, halved
•  5boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tbsp minced fresh basil
• 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 1cups mixed greens
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp white wine
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 radishes thinly sliced to garnish

How to prepare 

   1. Preheat oven to 325  

  2. Steam the potatoes by putting them in a large pot filled with about 2 inches of boiling water.   Cover the pot and steam the potatoes until tender. Drain and transfer to large bowl. 

3. Put the chicken into baking dish, season with salt and pepper and add the wine, basil and parsley. Bake for 30 minutes. Make 2 diagonal slices across each chicken breast. 

4. Meanwhile cut 2 inches off the bottom of each asparagus stalk and blanch stalks in boiling water until tender (2 min). Lay the asparagus on a platter and let them cool. Cut lengthwise down center of stalk.   

5. Whisk all dressing ingredients in a large bowl.  

6. Arrange some mixed greens on each plate and lay 6 or 7 pieces of asparagus on top of lettuce. Lay 3 pieces of chicken. Pour half dressing over potatoes and mix gently. Place four on each plate and 1 tbsp of dressing over the top.