Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch broccoli
• 1 Cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon each basil and oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Melt butter in skillet over medium low heat.
2. Add chicken in single layer and pour in wine.
3. Lay a sheet of waxed paper over chicken and cover skillet with a tight fitting lid. Cook 8-10 minutes until chicken springs.
4. Remove chicken, cover loosely and set aside to cool.
5. Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Strain, reserving both garlic and 1/3 cup of cooking liquid. Set aside to cool.
6. Peel and trim broccoli stems and cut into 1'' pieces.
7. Separate broccoli florets. In boiling salted water, blanch about 30 seconds; rinse under cold water until cool.
8. In bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, thyme, basil and oregano. Blend well. Whisk in the reserved garlic and liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Cube chicken and mix with broccoli and onion.
10. Add dressing and toss well.
11. Cover and chill 2 hours