Description
A hearty and vibrant warm winter bean salad featuring tender pan-fried chicken breasts, creamy butter beans simmered with garlic and chicken stock, and a fresh mix of kale, radicchio, dill, and parmesan, all brought together with bright lemon juice and olive oil. Perfect for nourishing and flavorful winter meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 skin-on chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
Bean Mixture
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 100ml chicken stock
- 300g butter beans, rinsed and drained
Salad
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 100g kale, tough stalks removed and leaves torn
- Small handful of dill, finely chopped
- 1 head of radicchio, roughly chopped
- 15g parmesan, finely grated
Instructions
- Prepare and Season Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Fry Chicken: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and place the chicken skin-side down. Fry until the skin is golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices. Once rested, slice the chicken breasts into strips.
- Prepare Bean Mixture: Add the sliced garlic, chicken stock, and butter beans into the same pan used for cooking chicken. Gently simmer for a few minutes until the chicken stock has almost completely reduced. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Massage Kale with Lemon Juice: In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and torn kale leaves. Using your hands, massage the lemon juice into the kale for 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften and become tender.
- Assemble Salad: Toss into the massaged kale the finely chopped dill, roughly chopped radicchio, grated parmesan, and the remaining olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper, then transfer the salad mixture onto a serving platter.
- Serve: Top the salad with the warm garlicky butter bean mixture and the sliced chicken. Serve immediately for a flavorful warm winter salad.
Notes
- Be sure to rest the chicken after cooking to keep it juicy and tender.
- Massaging the kale with lemon juice helps to break down the fibers, making it softer and easier to eat raw.
- You can substitute butter beans with cannellini or great northern beans if preferred.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- This salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: winter bean salad, chicken salad, butter beans, kale salad, warm salad, healthy dinner
