Chicken Salad Deluxe Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Fryer chicken1
 Water4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1 Small, sliced
 Few celery tops
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
 Dairy sour cream1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Celery3/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 1 medium size onion, chopped
 Dill pickle1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Lettuce
 Paprika

Directions

Combine chicken with water, sliced onion, celery tops and salt in a kettle or Dutch oven.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat; cover; simmer about 1 hour, or until chicken is tender.
Remove from broth and cool until easy to handle. (Save broth to start a soup another day.)
Skin the chicken and take meat from bones.
Cut meat into bite size pieces; put in a medium size bowl.
Blend mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, lemon juice and pepper in a small bowl.
Combine celery, onion and dill pickle with chicken; add the dressing; toss until evenly coated.
Cover; chill at least an hour to season and blend flavors.
Line salad bowl with lettuce leaves.
Spoon salad into bowl.
Sprinkle with paprika.
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