Kittencals Chicken Salad Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
• In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
• Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
• Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
• POACHING CHICKEN-------.
• Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
• Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
• Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
• Cool and chop.

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small 2-cup mini food processor, process/mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together until finely minced (do this together and firstly, otherwise it will not get minced properly with the other ingredients).
• Add in the remaining ingredients, and process for 30 seconds, or more until well mixed.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Thin with buttermilk (or milk) for a thinner consistency if desired.
• Store in fridge, covered in a glass container for 3 or more hours before using (the flavors become stronger when left in the fridge for a longer time).
• Toss desired amount of dressing with Romaine lettuce and croutons.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

KITTENCAL'S EASY AND DELICIOUS RANCH-PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set oven to 400° degrees (set oven rack to lowest position).
• In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
• Dip the chicken into the ranch dressing to coat both sides (allow any excess to drip off).
• Coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet or line with non-stick foil (do NOT bake in a smaller baking dish or the bottom of the chicken will be soggy).
• Lightly drizzle the melted butter over each breast (for low-fat option omit the butter or use a diet alternative).
• If desired you can sprinkle black pepper over the chicken pieces .
• Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked).

KITTENCAL'S GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts as desired (I use a little seasoned salt and garlic powder) grill until thoroughly cooked (about 12-15 minutes) remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
• Slice the breasts into about 1/2-inch slices.
• In a large bowl toss the lettuce with Parmesan cheese, red grape halves, onions and croutons.
• Add in the Caesar dressing and toss to coat (you may use more dressing to taste).
• Season with fresh ground black pepper if desired.
• Divide the salad between 4 serving bowls and top with sliced chicken.
• Delicious!