chicken

chicken salad

servings
4

method

To poach the chicken, place in a large saucepan, cover with water, add the peppercorns and bay leaves and bring to a gentle simmer. Poach for about 40 minutes. If you can, leave it to cool in the liquid. Take the chicken out of the pan, remove the skin and shred the meat. Dry-fry the cumin and the almonds in a hot pan and leave to cool.

To make the dressing, mix the yoghurt, mayonnaise and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken, cucumber, cumin and almonds with the torn basil. Mix well and serve.

ingredients

for the chicken
• 1.3kg free-range chicken
• a few black peppercorns and bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds
• a handful of almonds

for the dressing
• 2 tablespoons whole milk natural yoghurt
• 3 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• a small bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked and torn

to serve
• 2 big handfuls of mixed salad leaves

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1. by Carol on Wed 04 Jan 2012 @ 05:09

Love this. i make it with smoked chicken and it is very refreshing in summer here in New Zealand, I am a huge fan of yours Jamie and have four of your cook books!<br />

2. by petra on Wed 02 Nov 2011 @ 18:50

this recipe is amazing..I bought a package of 9 breasts from costco and wanted to try something different. This recipe is mouth watering good!!Thanks for all you do and how much you care! I love your new cookbook Meals in Minutes,, God bless!

3. by Krishenka on Mon 03 Oct 2011 @ 18:39

Absoulutly delicious and easy to make love the combination of the yougurt with the lemon and zest, yikes my mouth is watering thinking about it. Keep them coming Jamie your the best xx

4. by Sam on Thu 01 Sep 2011 @ 09:47

Do you think this dish needs the moyonaisse or do you think I could double up on yogurt or add somin else?

5. by stacey on Tue 02 Aug 2011 @ 05:40

What sort of chicken does this recipe call for? Breast? thigh? whole chook? <br />

6. by Trudi on Mon 04 Jul 2011 @ 19:49

Made this with a few Thai flavors added. Yum! Making a noodle broth dish tomorrow with some Thai pork meatballs, some spring onions and greens.

7. by Ratty Batty on Fri 17 Jun 2011 @ 14:06

This healthy green salad was delicious and me and my scouty friends enjoyed it very much. Jamie Oliver is my hero and i truly love him. More super healthy recipes would be much appreaceated by the Scouts.<br /> Thanks Ratty, Batty Harry

8. by leanne on Wed 27 Apr 2011 @ 22:26

tried making this and i think i did something wrong. as im a useless cook i would like to see a video of this recipe in progress. video pleasexxxxx

9. by Ashneel on Mon 18 Apr 2011 @ 10:07

the dressing is good and hope to see more salad like that .<br />

10. by jbiskur on Sat 19 Dec 2009 @ 18:54

This recipe is exquisite :) thank you

11. by Heather Smith on Thu 08 Oct 2009 @ 23:39

Hi Jamie,

Cooked this meal last night after I saw you post it on twitter.

It was a hit.

What do you suggest we do with the chicken stock that we have created.

Heather

12. by Rosane Aymone on Wed 07 Oct 2009 @ 20:43

Your recipes are great!! Thank you...good look
kisses from Brasil!!!!

13. by vivaElfut on Wed 07 Oct 2009 @ 20:40

I cannot disagree with Wendy concerning "Jamie Oliver is a national treasure"!!
I imagin this salad is very fresh but nourishing, good recipe Thanks chef!

14. by Radu on Wed 07 Oct 2009 @ 14:15

Jamie, Romania loves you!

15. by Maia on Wed 07 Oct 2009 @ 14:07

this looks really good! a light and refreshing chicken salad. :)
thanks for posting jamie!

16. by Sabrina on Wed 07 Oct 2009 @ 12:18

This salad is a hit with my husband and lunch/dinner guests. It is simple to make and fast and as I live in a very very hot country (Pakistan) it goes down very well all year around. Thanks for the inspiration Jamie. I sometimes mix in a clove of garlic with the mayo dressing for a different taste.

17. by Patrick Wilson on Mon 06 Jul 2009 @ 13:07

to the 'micheal jackson' of food when are u opening a place in ireland it would be a hit mate !!

18. by sharon stevens on Mon 29 Jun 2009 @ 18:06

I think your recipes are great really helpng me at the momenrt getting new ideas for my diet nice 1 jamie keep up the good work xxxxxxx

19. by Maki on Mon 16 Mar 2009 @ 14:03

I don’t now if you will see this post, but I must say that here in Macedonia you are well known as THE BEST OF EVERYONE. You are the master and I think that you have to try to come here and teaches those who are trying to be you and cook like you but without positive results.
And you must try also our recipes which are delicious. It will be good to be seen here in Macedonia and have one live program……with all chiefs of restaurants…. As suggestion…

20. by Wendy on Fri 13 Mar 2009 @ 12:18

Jamie is the one of the best role models this country has had the pleasure of showing off to the world! If he wasn't already married.... ooow i tell you!! Jamie, you are a star and you go boy! Keep up all the talks too - you are just soooo sensible, but you make it fun, you keep on molding that younger generation. The whole country adores you Jamie - young, old and everything in between. Jamie Oliver is a national treasure and should most certainly be Sir Jamie Oliver soon!

21. by Badria on Tue 03 Mar 2009 @ 07:30

what iam going to say??????????
Jamie u r the best chef in the world
i love u so much

22. by carla sampaio on Fri 06 Feb 2009 @ 17:13

I like the shows and the food it's very good. you are the best

23. by may on Sat 27 Dec 2008 @ 09:31

deliciously excellent.

expecting more on the coming year... good luck!

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