The recipe actually called for almonds too but Ryan declined the idea of adding that. Looking back I think it might have helped. Anyways, my next step was cooking the chicken. I can't believe I'm actually going to admit this but I had to google how to cook the chicken. Embarrassing, I know.
After I figured out what to do with the chicken I set out to chop the celery. Definitely something I can handle :)
And here's the end product - looks bland?? Yes, you're right. This recipe is very bland. I even think I actually did everything right but there just isn't any flavor in this chicken salad. Mom, Nicole, Alison, Courtney, (ANYONE) if you're reading this - I NEED help! Please help me find a recipe that I can handle so I can prove that I'm not a terrible wife and that I can make a decent chicken salad!!
Since I was unsure how my chicken salad was going to turn out I had also picked up a box of delicious goodness at the grocery store that I knew I could bake.
All I had to do was add eggs, vegetable oil and water to the mix. This is my kind of baking :)
I knew I could redeem myself with brownies.
When I make chicken salad I make it with canned chicken. It is a lot easier then cooking it and tastes just as good!
ReplyDeletethank you for following my blog! glad you did. . .i love your blog! so cute. your little family is precious. and, sorry i don't have any great chicken salad recipes to share. i know my sis-in-law makes one with walnuts and granny smith apples and its good, but i don't know what else she puts in it :)
ReplyDeleteI like to add halved grapes or sweet apple bits. A place I ate the other day added tiny pineapple bits - it was different.
ReplyDeleteAww Ski you tried, and that makes me so proud of you! I have a great chick salad recipe with tarragon that I've made and loved. I will find it and email you :) I put grapes in mine too and it's delish!
ReplyDelete90% of the time I use the canned chicken though. It's so easy and I like it. I'm impressed Ryno asked for this. Aaron turns his nose up to it everytime I make it. Rude!
I can now put my years of food network obsession to good use.
ReplyDeleteHere's the scoop...
This is a "man's salad" - without the frills, good for a cheap and yummy lunch.
Chicken Salad:
2 large cans of water packed chicken.
2 large celery stalks (chopped)
1 *finely* chopped scallion (optional)
Light or Olive Oil Mayonnaise
Good Seasoning Salt (I use 'Serendipity' - If you dont have any, use salt, pepper & garlic powder - although it's not quite as tasty)
Drain and rinse canned chicken, repeat. Put chicken in large bowl and break up gently with a fork. Add chopped celery and scallions and about 1/2 cup mayo and mix well. You might have to add a little more mayo - just add until it is moist and sticks together, but not drowning - (From the picture it looks like your recipe called for too much mayo). Add about a teaspoon of seasoning salt, mix and taste. Add more if you need to and .... - that's it.
You can also substitute the canned chicken with any leftover chicken or grocery store rotisserie, or whatever you have on hand... Also - adding a Tablespoon of finely chopped tarragon is great but not necessary.
Hope this helps.