CHICKEN SALAD
This is my recipe for chicken salad. I've been making it for years, but didn't have a written recipe per se - just "eye balled" the ingredient amounts. I finally decided to measure and record everything while making it so I could post the recipe. I much prefer the chicken and eggs to be finely chopped and not turned into a paste in the food processor. On the other hand, I do prefer the onion and the celery to be liquified so you get the flavor of both but you don't bite into a piece of onion or celery. I listed 8 stalks of celery but after liquefying it in the food processor make sure you have a heaping cup - you may need to add a few more stalks depending on how big they are. As far as seasoning that really is a personal matter. I believe it is best using a Cajun type seasoning such as Tony Chacherie but I like that type of seasoning. If you don't I would use salt, black pepper, white pepper and be sure to use a little ground cayenne pepper for a little "zing". This recipe does make a lot and you can easily cut the recipe in half. I use frozen chicken breasts. I know there are a lot of recipes that call for boiling and de-boning the chicken, but honestly I don't think it's worth all of that trouble. Be sure to use good quality mayonnaise such as Hellman's - it really can make a big difference. I love to buy a loaf of fresh white bread and go to chicken salad sandwich heaven.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large stock pot cover chicken breasts with water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from water and let cool.
- Once chicken has cooled enough to handle remove any visible fat and coarsely chop into pieces.
- Place chicken in food processor and pulse 4-5 times until chicken is finely shredded but do not turn into a paste.
- Place chopped chicken in large mixing bowl.
- Process boiled eggs the same way as the chicken in the food processor then add eggs to chicken.
- Place quartered onion in food processor and process until liquefied then add to chicken mixture.
- Place celery in food processor and process until liquefied then add to chicken mixture.
- Add minced dill pickles, sweet pickle relish and mayonnaise to chicken mixture.
- Add Tony Chacherie seasoning and mix thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.3, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 390.7, Sodium 727.7, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 36.4
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Mohashina Poly
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this chicken salad recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Anjila Magar
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I would encourage people to experiment and make it their own. There are endless possibilities for variations.
Timothy Lankford
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken salad turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Angela Rizo
[email protected]This chicken salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more salt and pepper, and maybe some chopped pickles or relish.
Hussnain Rajpoot
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mayonnaise, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. But I'm so glad I did! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, without being too heavy.
Lindokuhle Guambe
[email protected]This chicken salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that it's so versatile and can be served on a sandwich, in a wrap, or on a bed of lettuce.
Kendyl Higgins
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great. I used Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, and added some chopped celery and red onion.
Shanta Shinha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and tender, and the dressing was creamy and tangy.
king of songs
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
H.m. Ibrahim
[email protected]I made this chicken salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Anam Basharat
[email protected]This chicken salad recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and incredibly delicious. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients that I always have on hand.