Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad

1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) -
2. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth -
3. 6 cups torn mixed salad greens -
4. 2 cups halved fresh strawberries -
5. CITRUS DRESSING: -
6. 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled -
7. 1/3 cup orange juice -
8. 2 tablespoons canola oil -
9. 1 tablespoon lemon juice -
10. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -
11. 1 teaspoon sugar -
12. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder -
13. 1/4 teaspoon salt -
14. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -
15. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted -

How to cook deliciously - Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad

1. Stage

Place chicken in a large skillet; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine greens and sliced strawberries; refrigerate.

2. Stage

In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, orange juice, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool slightly.

3. Stage

Drizzle half of the dressing over greens and berries; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into 1/8-in. slices; arrange over salads. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken; sprinkle with nuts.