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Non traditional chicken salad recipes?

Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:19 pm
Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:19 pm
I eat a chicken salad wrap for lunch several times a week and I am looking to try some different variations. I recently made one with fresh oregano, olive oil, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalmata olives, lemon juice and feta cheese that was really good. I do one with curry, grapes and almonds fairly often. Thinking of trying to come up with one using jarred pesto tonight. Any other ideas?
Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6840 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:23 pm to
I make a chicken salad with roasted chicken, apples, grapes, sliced almonds, lemon juice, hummus and greek yogurt. Comes out good and is pretty healthy.
Posted by bdevill
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
11805 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:28 pm to
Barefoot Contessa's Chinese Chicken Salad
Ingredients
4 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound asparagus, ends removed, and cut in thirds diagonally
1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced diagonally
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted
For the dressing:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup good apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub with the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.

Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Cut the peppers in strips about the size of the asparagus pieces. Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.


Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:32 pm to
Sounds good.
Posted by wiltznucs
Apollo Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2005
8962 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:34 pm to
Mine is pretty straightforward. I use chopped chicken breast, diced celery, Kosher dill relish, coarse ground spicy brown mustard and mayonnaise. I season with Slap Ya Mama.

The spicy mustard and SYM give a good bite and the celery/relish give a bit of texture.

I'm not a fan of raisins, cranberries and whatnot in my chicken salad. I have made some using curry powder which have turned out well.
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 2:37 pm
Posted by rbWarEagle
Member since Nov 2009
49999 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:36 pm to
Interesting, gonna try that one out.



I like to get a rotisserie chicken and shred it up and mix it in with red onion, green onion, basil, avocado + sour cream (mixed together as a substitute for mayo), salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, celery, and anything else that I have that goes with that flavor profile.
Posted by TypoKnig
Member since Aug 2011
8928 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:39 pm to
We make chicken salad with mayo, apple cider vinegar, grapes, red onion, and poppy seeds. Serve it on pita.
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
18357 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 2:48 pm to
I like simple.

In a blender or food processor, puree together 1 cup of whole fat Greek yogurt, 1 carrot, 1/4 onion, 1 celery stalk and 2 cloves of garlic.

Add salt and pepper.

Add as much chicken as you'd like.
Posted by TypoKnig
Member since Aug 2011
8928 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 3:02 pm to
That sounds good but I think the OP is looking for more non-traditional variations.
Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 3:21 pm to
Well the carrot and greek yogurt arent exactly traditional.
Posted by bdevill
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2008
11805 posts
Posted on 7/17/14 at 3:51 pm to
quote:

Sounds good.


It's addictive. I like to add a little more peanut butter than the recipe calls for, but you make the sauce on the side and can taste for yourself what you like more or less of before mixing everything together..

quote:

rotisserie chicken


never thought of using the rotisserie chicken but it's a good idea..
This post was edited on 7/17/14 at 3:54 pm
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