Monday, October 10, 2011

Chicken Salad

I fixed this for a ladies luncheon. It is delicious. Even Caleb liked it. I meant to take a picture of it when I first had it done but forgot to do that. I made enough to fill a very large platter lined w/lettuce leaves. Now this is what is left. I doubled the recipe. I think it gets better w/age so make it about 2 days ahead of time. Very easy recipe. What is so good about it is you don't eat it on bread so fewer calories and very filling.

Chicken Salad Contessa

Ingredients
2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on (1 1/2 pounds)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup walnuts halves
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, divided
1 cup green grapes, cut in 1/2
Lettuce leaves, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a baking sheet and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside until cool.
When the chicken is cool, remove meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice.
Meanwhile, place the pecans and walnuts on a separate sheet pan and toast in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
For the dressing, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Fold in half the chopped tarragon leaves.
Place the diced chicken in a bowl, add the pecans, walnuts and grapes. Pour the dressing over the chicken and toss well. Sprinkle the remaining chopped tarragon leaves on top, and serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.


3 comments:

Katie said...

This sounds absolutely delicious, Mama!! I am definitely going to make it this weekend. Chicken salad is one my most favorite things to eat.

Candace said...

I really like chicken salad sandwiches; but this recipe looks so savory you wouldn't need the bread...just enjoy every delectable bite. :)
Thanks for sharing!

Kristin said...

Love it Love it! I don't think I would ever make it because Kevin wouldn't like it. I don't know whats wrong with him.