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my best chicken salad

(1 RATING)
78 Pinches
slawson avatar
New Orleans, LA
Updated on Jul 3, 2012

I LOVE chicken salad. After many tries I believe I have come up with the best recipe. It is loved by many of my friend and family, and I am always asked to make it for different celebrations. Its crunchy and delicious.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

  • 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 - celery stalks
  • 1 - carrot
  • 1 - onion, small, yellow
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • - mrs. dash (original)
  • 1 cup mayonaisse
  • 1/2 cup miracle whip
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make my best chicken salad

  • Step 1
    Poach chicken over low heat with celery tops, chopped onion, carrot cut into large pieces, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of Mrs. Dash for about 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Finely chop celery and parsley
  • Step 3
    Remove chicken from broth to cool. Cut into large pieces. Place pieces in food processor or mini-chopper. Pulse until chicken resembles large grains of sand. It should be coarse, not a paste.
  • Step 4
    Combine chicken, parsley, a capful of Mrs. Dash, salt and pepper to taste, and celery.
  • Step 5
    Add mayo and Miracle Whip. Fold to combine. Add more mayo if necessary.
  • Step 6
    Serve on crackers, croissants.
  • Step 7
    Strain broth of vegetables. Freeze broth for later use.
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