Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
	As interesting as it is wonderful. Don't let the long list of ingredients deter you from this exquisite dish, it's actually very simple to put together. This main course salad combines the comfort of bread along with warm, fresh baked chicken and surprised with fresh blackberries and garden herbs. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup minced shallots ½ cup lemon juice 2 tbs chopped fresh thyme 2 tbs chopped parsley ¼ tsp pepper 8 slices fresh French bread (Try this low salt French Bread Recipe) 4 tbs sugar 1 cup blackberries 2 fresh peaches, diced 3 roma tomatoes, diced 4 tbs red onion, diced ½ cup fresh basil, slivered 3 tbs olive oil 4 tbs balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp pepper 1 To prepare the chicken: 2 In a zip-type plastic bag, combine shallots, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Zip bag and mix well by shaking. Add chicken and refrigerate 30 minutes to 3 hours. 3 After marinating, pre-heat oven to 375° 4 Cut the bread into ½ inch cubes. Toast the bread in the oven on a cookie sheet for 4 minutes. Remove from oven, and reserve. 5 Place the chicken in a baking dish and cook 18-20 minutes. 6 While the chicken cooks, Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peaches, blackberries and 1 TB sugar. Cook 2-3 minutes,until the fruit is lightly browned., stirring frequently. 7 Combine the fruit mixture, tomatoes, basil, and onion in a large bowl. 8 Whisk together the vinegar, remaining sugar,olive oil, and pepper. Add this mixture to the fruit mixture and toss gently to combine. Let rest until the chicken is finished baking. 9 When done, remove the chicken from the oven and slice. 10 Toss the bread cubes withthe fruit mixture. 11 Place each sliced chicken breast on a plate, and top with ¼ bread and fruit mixture. Servings: 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ready in: 1 hour Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. Amount Per Serving Calories 693.38 Calories From Fat (21%) 142.47 % Daily Value Total Fat 15.95g 25% Saturated Fat 2.70g 14% Cholesterol 136.88mg 46% Sodium 160mg 2% Potassium 1225.42mg 35% Carbohydrates 74.33g 25% Dietary Fiber 7.05g 28% Sugar 21.48g Sugar Alcohols 0.00g Net Carbohydrates 67.28g Protein 63.84g 128% Cooking Tips Add a mixed fruit salad and some rolls for a complete meal.

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