Barefoot Contessa's Chicken Salad Veronique Recipe

Ina Garten's elegant Chicken Salad Veronique, as seen on her Food Network show "Flavors and Flowers." This recipe features juicy roasted chicken, tossed with creamy mayonnaise, fresh tarragon, crisp celery, and sweet green grapes. A perfect lunch, appetizer, or light dinner – this sophisticated salad is surprisingly easy to make!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 154.8 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Chicken Salad Veronique

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup halved green grapes

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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Chicken Salad Veronique

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the chicken cool completely.
  6. Once cool, shred the chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones.
  7. Chop the chicken into 3/4-inch dice.
  8. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon leaves, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 cup halved green grapes, 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra tarragon sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

9g

Carbs

2g

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