Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

3 celery stalks, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves

1 head green-leaf lettuce (12 ounces), leaves separated

Preparation

Place chicken in a large straight-sided skillet or pot. Add water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a bare simmer; cook 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let chicken stand, covered, until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove chicken from liquid and let cool completely.

Shred chicken with two forks. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, celery, and tarragon; toss to combine. Serve over lettuce leaves.