Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 leek, white part only cleaned and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 parsley sprigs
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 2 quarts water
  • 12 black peppercorns
  • 4 cloves
  • salt, to taste
  • 3 lbs whole chicken breasts
  • 13 cup virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 12 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 34 cup black olives
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 14 lb green beans, cooked (don't overcook!)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Place water and stock in large pot.
  • Add the onion, carrots, leek, thyme, bay leaves, parsley, peppercorns, cloves and salt to taste.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Add chicken breasts, return to boil, reduce heat, and simmer partially covered until chicken is done, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat, and let chicken cool in the broth.
  • Remove chicken (save broth for future soup!
  • ), discard skin, and pull meat from the bones.
  • Tear meat into large pieces and combine in a bowl with the olive oil and oregano.
  • Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Add remaining ingredients, toss, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately at room temperature.