Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil

Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil


4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 c lime juice
1 Tbsp white wine/rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
4 scallions
2 granny smiths, diced
1/3 c roasted peanuts, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1/2 c fresh basil, chopped

1. Pat chicken dry. Pound it to an even thickness. Place in saucepan and add water to cover by 1/2 inch. Add 3 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and bring to simmer. Cook until no pink is in the middle (8-10 minutes). Transfer to ice water for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lime juice, vinegar, and sugar until dissolved. Add scallions and apples, toss.
3. Drain chicken and pat dry. Dice and add to mixture along with peanuts, mint and basil.

Ken's rating: ****
Chalsea's rating : *****!!!
So delicious and super easy! Loved it!

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