The secret to this chicken salad isn’t in the seasonings, but in the plush texture of the chicken. Get the recipe from Barbara Tropp, adapted by @juliamoskin, o... (opens in new tab)

The secret to this chicken salad recipe isn’t in the seasonings (though the tarragon and sour cream make it pretty wonderful) but in the texture of the chicken, described as “plush” by the chef Barbara Tropp in her “China Moon” cookbook She incorporated Chinese methods and flavors to her cooking, including this foolproof method for poaching chicken breasts without overcooking It makes a chicken salad that’s perfect for sandwiches (especially on dark rye or sourdough breads) or scooped onto a ...