Have a leisurely dinner with this make-ahead Balsamic Chicken Salad. The chicken is marinated with wine, balsamic vinegar, tarragon, and lemon peel to give it a refreshing summer flavor.
Your Menu: Serves 4
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Balsamic Chicken Salad
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Fresh raspberries
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Vanilla yogurt
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Magic Brownies
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Test Kitchen Tip:
Store any remaining brownies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.
Shopping List
For Chicken Salad
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4 medium skinless boneless chicken breast halves
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1 bottle dry white wine (such as Chablis or Chardonnay) or 1-14-ounce can chicken broth
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1 container raisins
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1 package fresh tarrag on or 1 container dried tarragon
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1 lemon
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1 head romaine or desired lettuce
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1 pint raspberries
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2, 6- to 8-ounce containers vanilla yogurt
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1, 12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate
Pantry Items:
For Chicken Salad
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coarse salt or salt
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black peppercorns
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olive oil
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balsamic vinegar
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baking powder
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salt
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granulated sugar
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vanilla
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shortening for greasing pan
For Brownies
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1 pound butter
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1, 8-ounce package unsweetened chocolate
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1 container cake flour (or use all-purpose)
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1 dozen eggs
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1 package (6 ounces) chopped walnuts
Equipment Needed:
For Chicken Salad
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measuring cups and spoons
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cutting board and knife
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pepper mill
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kitchen scissors
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microplane or fine shredder
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2-quart rectangular baking dish
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small bowl
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colander
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medium bowl
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wire whisk
For Brownies
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measuring cups and spoons
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cutting board and knife
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13x9x2-inch baking pan
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heavy small saucepan
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small bowl, wooden spoon
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large mixing bowl
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electric mixer
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rubber spatula
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wire rack
