To prepare a delicious chicken salad with nuts, we will start by ensuring that all the ingredients are ready and that we have the necessary utensils at hand. The first step is to place the chicken in a large pot, into which we will add vegetable broth, making sure it is completely covered. It is essential to let the chicken simmer over medium heat until the meat becomes tender and easily comes off the bone. This cooking method will ensure that the chicken retains its juiciness and flavors.
Once the chicken is cooked, we carefully remove it from the pot and set it aside, but not before continuing to simmer the broth to let it reduce a bit. This concentrated broth will add extra flavor to our salad. While the broth reduces, we will take care of the bread that will complement the dish. It is recommended to use a large country-style bread, which we will slice and then remove the crust. In the cooled broth at room temperature, we will soak the slices of bread so that they become soft and easy to integrate into the mixture.
After the bread has softened, we turn our attention to the food processor. Here we will add the walnut meat, crushed or chopped garlic, and the drained bread, which we will squeeze in our hands to eliminate excess liquid. We blend these ingredients for 1-2 seconds until we achieve a smooth paste. It is important not to process too much, as we want to keep a pleasant texture. We transfer everything to a bowl and mix with a spoon, adding broth gradually to achieve a fine cream, but not too liquid.
Once we have made the cream, it is time to add the chicken meat, which we will break apart with our hands into small pieces, ensuring it integrates well into the mixture. We put everything in a bowl or on a platter, and for an attractive appearance, we can garnish with chopped parsley and walnut meat, which will add a crunchy note and vibrant color.
In the original recipe, it is recommended to pour hot oil mixed with paprika over the chicken salad with nuts, which will give it a special taste and extra flavor. This salad is perfect to be served as an appetizer or as a main dish, alongside a fresh green salad. Enjoy every bite!
Once the chicken is cooked, we carefully remove it from the pot and set it aside, but not before continuing to simmer the broth to let it reduce a bit. This concentrated broth will add extra flavor to our salad. While the broth reduces, we will take care of the bread that will complement the dish. It is recommended to use a large country-style bread, which we will slice and then remove the crust. In the cooled broth at room temperature, we will soak the slices of bread so that they become soft and easy to integrate into the mixture.
After the bread has softened, we turn our attention to the food processor. Here we will add the walnut meat, crushed or chopped garlic, and the drained bread, which we will squeeze in our hands to eliminate excess liquid. We blend these ingredients for 1-2 seconds until we achieve a smooth paste. It is important not to process too much, as we want to keep a pleasant texture. We transfer everything to a bowl and mix with a spoon, adding broth gradually to achieve a fine cream, but not too liquid.
Once we have made the cream, it is time to add the chicken meat, which we will break apart with our hands into small pieces, ensuring it integrates well into the mixture. We put everything in a bowl or on a platter, and for an attractive appearance, we can garnish with chopped parsley and walnut meat, which will add a crunchy note and vibrant color.
In the original recipe, it is recommended to pour hot oil mixed with paprika over the chicken salad with nuts, which will give it a special taste and extra flavor. This salad is perfect to be served as an appetizer or as a main dish, alongside a fresh green salad. Enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
2 chicken thighs (or one chicken breast) vegetable broth (water, 1 onion, one carrot, a stalk of celery or a piece of celery root, salt) 2 cloves of garlic the core from 10-15 walnuts 2 slices of old bread salt, pepper chopped fresh parsley * oil and paprika