Whole Foods Classic Chicken Salad Recipes

WHOLE FOODS CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• To make Dressing 1.In abowl, whisk sugar, flour, salt, pepper and mustard, set aside.In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and water to a boil. Very slowly and gradually, add the boiled mixture to the egg yolk, stirring constantly, until its warm to touch. If any egg solidifies, pick it out and discard. Gradually add wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to combine 2.Reduce heat to low and pour mixture back into saucepan. Stirring constantly, heat the mixture until thickened ,2-3 minutes. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.Remove from heat, transfer to bowl and cool completely. Mixed boiled dressing with mayonnaise To make chicken Salad 1. Put celery and red onion in food processor--pulse to chop lightly. Return to final serving bowl.Add chicken to serving bowl. Combine chicken ,celery ,red onion, dressing and sour cream. Add additional salt and pepper to taste

CHICKEN SALAD LIKE WHOLE FOODS'

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds and salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate overnight for the flavors to meld
• Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish with 1/4-1/2 cup water.
• Cover chicken and bake in a 375F oven until cooked through - about 25-30 minutes.
• Cool and cut the chicken breasts into 3/4 inch pieces (or whatever bite size you wish) then chill.
• Add the chopped celery, chopped toasted pecans, and grapes.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken mixture and combine gently until coated.
• Serve on top of a green salad or as a sandwich.