Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large whole chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), skin and bones removed
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced paper thin
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes, halved
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 small head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed, and dried

Instruction

  • Place the chicken breasts in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the breasts. Drain and cool.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the onion, celery, and grapes.
  • For the basil cream: combine the garlic, basil, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Add the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and sugar, and pulse a few times to blend. Pour over the chicken and mix well, to coat all.
  • Distribute the lettuce among four serving plates. Top each with a scoop of the chicken in basil cream and serve.