Friend of Julie: Basil Chicken Coleslaw

I was at a small key-potluck yesterday and one of the fabulous dishes served was this chicken coleslaw Inna made. It's one of Julie's recipes and I only have one word: yummy!

 

Ingredients

• 1 bag shredded coleslaw
• 4 cups cooked chicken (chicken tenders or chicken breasts)
• Mayonnaise
• Fresh sweet basil (or dried basil)
• 1 Fresh lemon or lime
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Slice chicken into small pieces
2. Add bag of coleslaw into a large serving bowl
3. Add the chicken into the coleslaw
4. Add in enough mayonnaise to cover chicken and slaw
5. Add basil, salt and pepper (to suit your taste)
6. Squeeze fresh lemon or lime and let it sit
7. Chill in refrigerator for at least 10 minutes

"Chicken and coleslaw fast and easy"
- Julie Ann Kibe

Here's the recipe Jennifer followed to cook the chicken for her basil chicken coleslaw:

Ingredients

• Butter or olive oil
• 1 or more boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• Other spices or seasonings

Equipment

• Baking dish
• Parchment paper

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the middle position. 
2. Rub the pan and one side of the parchment paper with butter or olive oil; this prevents the chicken from sticking.
3. Pat the chicken dry and rub with a little butter or olive oil, if desired. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any other favorite seasonings. I sprinkled mine with dried basil.
4. Transfer to the baking dish and place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, spaced slightly apart. You can also tuck herbs or lemon wedges around the chicken for extra flavor.
5. Lay the parchment, butter-side down, over the chicken. Tuck the edges into the pan and press the parchment down so that it's snug around the chicken. The chicken breasts should be completely covered with the parchment.
6. Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is completely opaque all the way through and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Serve the chicken immediately, or let it cool and refrigerate for up to a week.

Original recipe source for Basil Chicken Coleslaw Key Hypnosis