Mohamed Shili Ina Garten’s Tarragon Chicken Salad is a nice twist on the classic chicken salad sandwich, featuring key ingredients like fresh tarragon, sour cream, and green grapes. The chicken is first roasted to perfection before being diced and mixed with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, elevated by the aromatic touch of tarragon.
Ina suggests letting the chicken cool down before dicing, ensuring that the flavors meld seamlessly with the creamy dressing. This chicken salad is not only easy to whip up but also serves as a versatile option for lunch, picnics, or even upscale gatherings.
Ina Garten Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 2 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin on, 1 1/2 pounds)
- Olive oil (as needed)
- Salt and black pepper (as needed)
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves (chopped)
- 1 cup green grapes (cut in half)
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
How To Make Ina Garten Chicken Salad
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet, skin side up. Drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper generously.
- Roast Chicken: Put the chicken in the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes. Once done, let it cool.
- Dice Chicken: After the chicken cools down, remove the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch pieces.
- Toast Nuts: On a separate baking sheet, spread the pecans and walnuts. Toast them in the oven for 7-8 minutes until they turn golden. Let them cool.
- Mix and Serve: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Add half of the chopped tarragon. Mix in the diced chicken, toasted nuts, and grapes. Toss well, sprinkle the remaining tarragon, and serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.
What To Serve With Chicken Salad
Serve your Chicken Salad with Pork Wellington, Twice Baked Potatoes or as side for Steak Pie.
How To Store Chicken Salad
To store chicken salad, place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It’s best consumed within 3-4 days. If the salad has separate components like dressing, storing them separately can prolong freshness and prevent sogginess.
Can I Freeze This Chicken Salad?
Freezing chicken salad is not recommended, especially if it contains mayonnaise. The texture of the mayonnaise can change upon thawing, leading to an unpleasant mouthfeel. It’s best to consume the chicken salad fresh or store it in the refrigerator for a short period.
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Ina Garten Chicken Salad
Description
Ina Garten’s Tarragon Chicken Salad is a nice twist on the classic chicken salad sandwich, featuring key ingredients like fresh tarragon, sour cream, and green grapes. The chicken is first roasted to perfection before being diced and mixed with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, elevated by the aromatic touch of tarragon.
Ina Garten Chicken Salad Ingredients
How To Make Ina Garten Chicken Salad
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet, skin side up. Drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper generously.
- Roast Chicken: Put the chicken in the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes. Once done, let it cool.
- Dice Chicken: After the chicken cools down, remove the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch pieces.
- Toast Nuts: On a separate baking sheet, spread the pecans and walnuts. Toast them in the oven for 7-8 minutes until they turn golden. Let them cool.
- Mix and Serve: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Add half of the chopped tarragon. Mix in the diced chicken, toasted nuts, and grapes. Toss well, sprinkle the remaining tarragon, and serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.
