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Herby pesto chicken salad

Brian Lagerstrom · ♥ 21.6K likes · 627.2K views · 11 min video

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  • 50 g basil
  • 30 g parsley
  • 20 g cilantro
  • 35 g lemon juice
Combine the basil, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice in a food processor.
Herby pesto mayo in the food processor
  • 200 g mayo
Add the mayo, put the lid on and spin about a minute until the herbs are well broken down.
  • 400 g poached chicken
Move the herby mayo into the stand mixer bowl and add most of the chicken, setting aside about 100 grams.
  • 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2–3 g chili flake
  • 4 g salt
  • 50 g minced shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
Add the Parmesan, chili flake, salt, shallots and garlic.
Toast the pine nuts in a medium low nonstick pan about five minutes, stirring often, and add them.
  • 50 g toasted pine nuts
Paddle until well combined and the chicken is shredded down.
Add the reserved chicken and paddle slowly 20 to 30 seconds for a chunkier texture.