Chicken Salad without hash scallions yogurt

1/2 whole broiler-fryer chicken , thigh and leg scored for faster cooking 4 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns , lightly toasted in a pan and ground[...]

1 cup fresh mint leaves , loosely packed 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground[...]

2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces 1 garlic clove , minced 1 teaspoon dried mint 6 tablespoons[...]