Bonfire Chicken Salad Recipes

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
• Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
• Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
• Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1/2-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
• Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve as a sandwich or over salad.

BONFIRE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss first four ingredients, salad through green onion, in a large salad bowl.
• Place frozen or drained canned corn into a microwave safe dish and add salt and pepper. Microwave on high 1 minute or until heated through.
• Mix 1/2 cup barbecue sauce with honey (and a shot or two of Tabasco if desired).
• Place chicken strips in a large skillet over medium heat and top with barbecue sauce mixture and heat through.
• Top salad with the corn and hot chicken strips.
• Mix remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in small bowl or salad dressing cruet and serve with salad.

WILDFIRE CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Core both heads of lettuce, clean and chop into one inch pieces. Spin chopped lettuce dry in a salad spinner until completely dry (or open bags). In a large bowl, toss all salad ingredients together and mix well. Add dressing and toss right before ready to serve. Serve to guests on chilled plates. DRESSING: Put everything but the cilantro into a blender and puree until smooth. Stir in the cilantro; then taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Shake before serving.