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Chicken Coleslaw
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4-5 sprigs Italian parsley, thyme, or oregano (tied together)
1 bay leaf
1 whole garlic clove
1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions:
In a large pot, add enough water to fully cover the chicken breasts.
Add the tied together sprigs of Italian parsley, thyme, or oregano, bay leaf, whole garlic clove, kosher or sea salt, and black peppercorns to the pot.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the chicken breasts to the pot.
Let the chicken breasts simmer gently in the seasoned water for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the pot and let them cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks or your fingers.
Coleslaw:
Ingredients:
5 cups shredded cabbage
1 large carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and chopped Italian parsley.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, spicy brown mustard, brown sugar, dried dill, kosher or sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Once the poached chicken is cooled and shredded, add it to the coleslaw mixture and toss to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Enjoy your Chicken Coleslaw!