Cilantro Chicken Salad Recipe

Cilantro Chicken Salad Recipe

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  1. Place the lime peel, soy sauce, and chicken broth in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Shred chicken, and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in garlic, cilantro, shallots, and chicken. Mix well.