Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil
Griddled chicken torn over shaved fennel and ribboned carrot, dressed with garlic-infused oil, lemon and torn basil.
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- 190 g Chicken breast
- 90 g Fennel bulb
- 70 g Carrot
- 8 g Basil
- ½ Lemon
- 1 tbsp Garlic-infused olive oil
- ¼ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Shave the fennel thinly across the bulb, peel the carrot into ribbons, and drop both into iced water for five minutes so they stiffen and curl.
- Open the chicken breast out flat so it cooks at one thickness and season it with the black pepper and salt.
- Get a ridged pan hot with half the garlic-infused oil and cook the breast five minutes on the first side and three on the second, until it carries dark bars and springs back under a finger.
- Rest the chicken four minutes, then tear it along the grain into rough strips.
- Drain the fennel and carrot and pat them dry, toss them with the lemon juice and the rest of the oil, lay the torn chicken over with its juices and tear the basil across at the last moment so it does not blacken.
About Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil
Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 24 minutes and serves 1. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil: frequently asked questions
Is Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil take to make?
About 24 minutes start to finish, but only around 17 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out black pepper — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Chicken, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Basil make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.