Tarragon Chicken Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 slim french bread baguette (about 1/2 pound)
Fresh tarragon sprigs or parsley,for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat broiler. In a small mixing bowl, gently stir together chicken, celery, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper.
2. Cut bread into about 20 slices 1/4 inch thick. Spread one side of bread with remaining mayonnaise, then broil until mayonnaise is bubbly and bread is lightly toasted, 30 to 60 seconds. Let cool.
3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon chicken salad onto each slice of toast. Garnish each sandwich with a small sprig of tarragon.
2. Cut bread into about 20 slices 1/4 inch thick. Spread one side of bread with remaining mayonnaise, then broil until mayonnaise is bubbly and bread is lightly toasted, 30 to 60 seconds. Let cool.
3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon chicken salad onto each slice of toast. Garnish each sandwich with a small sprig of tarragon.