Cilantro Chicken Salad
Description
Chicken breasts are poached in chicken broth, soy sauce, and lime peels; then shredded, and added to a cilantro, shallot, lime juice, sugar, and garlic dressing. (Anchovy paste is optional.) Serve in a wrap or over your favorite green salad.
Ingredients
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1 lime, zested and juiced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon anchovy paste
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1/2 teaspoon white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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2 shallots, chopped
Directions
1
Place the lime peel, soy sauce, and chicken broth in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Shred chicken, and set aside.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in garlic, cilantro, shallots, and chicken. Mix well.