Vegetarian Whole30 Garlic-Herb Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chef's tipChoose an unbreaded plant-based cutlet and cook it according to its package - ignore the recipe's raw-chicken cooking times and temperatures - then use it where the cooked chicken goes. - 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
For the salad
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part, about 15–18 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces. Discard the poaching liquid and bay leaf.
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