This is a super easy thing to make.You can either bake chicken to make it or in my case, I just make it anytime I have left over baked or roasted chicken. I'm not a big fan of reheated chicken because it's always dry the second time around so this is a great way to use up leftovers.
Chop the chicken (I use about 2-3 chicken breast)
Add about 1/2 - 1 c real mayo (not miracle whip)
1 can sliced water chestnuts chopped
1/4 c sliced almonds
salt and pepper to taste
Notes-
You can use light mayo but if you do you'll need to increase your seasonings.
You can add all kinds of additional seasons to taste (such as dried parsley) but you may not need any seasonings if your chicken was already well seasoned.
You can add other things like sliced grapes, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado if serving it as a sandwich, etc. I like to use spinach instead of lettuce on my bread or wrap.
You can serve this on bread like a sandwich, with lettuce wrapped in a tortilla, with corn chips, or on crackers as a hefty dip (like you would tuna on crackers) for a luncheon appetizer.
In a hurry? Use canned chicken (found by the tuna in the store) and drain it well. Season it well and toss with remaining ingredients.
This is a great summer lunch or light dinner and is also a great main dish for a baby shower, bridal shower, or tea party.
2 comments:
I like to get those rotisserie chickens at Costco. We use it for a meal, then use whatever is left for chicken salad or throw it in burritos or enchiladas. It makes it easy, and you're right- reheated dries it out more!
When I make chicken salad I am normally in a hurry and I use canned chicken almost every time...but I add real mayo, apples, and if I have them celery & grapes. I thought I was the only one in my family to like it but it's one of Abigail's favorites and Viktor loves it too. Love to put it on crackers.
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