This easy and classic recipe for chicken salad with grapes and sliced almonds is the best I've ever had, and it's the best sandwich ever on a croissant. Perfect for gifts, ladies parties, snacks, weddings or receptions, christenings and just about any event you can think of.
* Ingredients :
° 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 cups cooked, roughly shredded, or shredded chicken)
° 2 tablespoons olive oil
° 1 1/2 c grapes halved red
° 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (about 2-3 ribs of celery)
° 1 c sliced thinly almonds
° 3 onions, sliced thinly (white and green parts)
° 2 tsp chop dill fresh
° 1 c mayonnaise
° 1/4 c sour cream
° juice 1 lemon
° 1 tsp kosher salt
° 1/2 tsp ground pepper black
° 8 rolls croissant
° green lettuce (optional for sandwiches)
* Directions :
If use un-cooked chicken breasts, preheaat oven 400°F.Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 2226 minutes, until it reaches core temperature.165 degrees Fahrenheit when tested with an instant-read meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the breast.
Cut the cooked chicken into coarse pieces.Add cooked chicken, grapes, celery, green onions, almonds and caraway seeds to a large bowl, stirring gently to combine.In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper.Add the seasoning mixture to the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.If you are making chicken salad sandwiches, cut each croissant in half and place a layer of lettuce and a tablespoon of chicken salad on each roll.
Or serve chicken salad over a flaky salad with chopped tomatoes and avocado.
Enjoy !
