Warm chicken salad with garlic mushrooms

Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Warm chicken salad with garlic mushrooms
80 min.
2
508kcal

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Are you looking for a comforting yet healthy meal that’s both satisfying and dairy-free? Look no further than this warm chicken salad with garlic mushrooms! This delightful dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you're craving something hearty without the heaviness of dairy. The succulent chicken legs or thighs roast to perfection, absorbing all the aromatic flavors from the garlic and fresh thyme, infusing each bite with mouthwatering goodness.

The addition of shiitake or chestnut mushrooms provides a rich, earthy element that perfectly complements the tender chicken. As the mushrooms cook, they release their juices, creating a natural dressing that keeps the salad moist and vibrant. The final touch? A handful of fresh herb salad leaves that will wilt ever so slightly in the warm mixture, adding a refreshing crunch to every mouthful.

Ready in just 80 minutes, this dish not only packs a nutritional punch but also boasts a tantalizing blend of textures and flavors. Serving it alongside crispy garlic bread creates the perfect accompaniment to soak up every drop of the delicious juices. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this warm chicken salad with garlic mushrooms is bound to impress with its comforting appeal and nourishing ingredients. Dive into a bowl of this wholesome goodness and enjoy a meal that feels indulgent without any of the guilt!

Ingredients

  • large chicken legs 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 100 chestnut mushroom sliced
  •  garlic cloves crushed
  • tsp thyme leaves fresh
  • 140 herb salad 
  • servings garlic bread 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7/fan oven 200C. Rub the chicken pieces with the olive oil, salt and pepper, then put them skin side down in a small casserole or roasting tin. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove from the casserole and set aside. Leave the oven on.
  3. Spread the mushrooms, garlic and thyme in the casserole or tin and place the chicken pieces on top, this time skin side up.
  4. Pour 200ml/7fl oz hot water around the chicken and return the casserole or tin to the oven for another 30 minutes, stirring and checking after 15 minutes that there is enough liquid to form a stock, as this will be the Everyday food dressing. If there isn't, add a little more hot water.
  5. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  6. Using a fork and your fingers, finely shred the chicken into a bowl.
  7. Add the mushrooms, garlic and all the juices from the casserole.
  8. Mix well and season.
  9. To serve, sprinkle the salad leaves into the mushroom and chicken mixture and gently toss them through so they just wilt a little in the warmth.
  10. Serve the salad in a large bowl or on a platter, with some garlic bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories508kcal
Protein20.87%
Fat63.44%
Carbs15.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.83
Glycemic Load
7.72
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.254782593769%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:507.7kcal
25.38%
Fat:35.95g
55.31%
Saturated Fat:7.77g
48.58%
Carbohydrates:20.01g
6.67%
Net Carbohydrates:18.4g
6.69%
Sugar:2.52g
2.8%
Cholesterol:119.8mg
39.93%
Sodium:263.18mg
11.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.61g
53.23%
Selenium:45.38µg
64.83%
Vitamin B3:10mg
49.98%
Phosphorus:332.7mg
33.27%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.8%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.77%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.38%
Vitamin B5:2.38mg
23.81%
Vitamin C:19.07mg
23.11%
Copper:0.42mg
20.81%
Zinc:2.96mg
19.72%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.32%
Potassium:672.02mg
19.2%
Vitamin A:933.82IU
18.68%
Folate:67.71µg
16.93%
Vitamin E:2.36mg
15.75%
Iron:2.79mg
15.49%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.86%
Magnesium:50.3mg
12.57%
Vitamin K:12.86µg
12.25%
Calcium:77.31mg
7.73%
Fiber:1.6g
6.41%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.19%