Confetti Chicken Salad Food

CONFETTI CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions.
• In large serving bowl, mix chicken, carrot, bell pepper and chives. Add cooked couscous; fluff with fork until well mixed. Cool slightly.
• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the greens, olives, onion, peppers, cabbage and cheese. Serve with dressing.

LATIN CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• To Make Salad:
• Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad on platter. Garnish with onion rings and avocado slices. Serve, passing sauce separately.
• To Make Yogurt Sauce:
• Blend all ingredients in processor using on/off turns just until cucumber is finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and chill.) Makes 3 cups.

CONFETTI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the carrots, onion, celery, and chicken broth. Stir all together, and let simmer for 20 minutes. In a 3-quart casserole dish, mix soup, sour cream, chicken cubes, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add simmered vegetables and liquid; mix well.
• In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix in eggs, milk, green pepper, pimentos and 1 cup of the cheese until well blended. Drop by spoonfuls on top of casserole.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese, and continue baking another 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

CONFETTI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing in a large bowl by mixing together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder and salt.
• Mix in the chicken, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro and jalapeno. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Mix in the rice and avocado; toss together well and serve.

CONFETTI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix oil and garlic.
• Arrange chicken and potatoes in a shallow roasting pan.
• Brush well with oil and sprinkle with half the rosemary, and salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
• Bake 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven, turn chicken and potatoes; sprinkle with remaining rosemary and salt, pepper and paprika to taste.
• Bake 25 minutes longer and check for doneness. Chicken is done if juices run golden or clear when pierced at a heavy joint. Chicken should be crisp and lightly browned.
• Sprinkle scallions and red pepper over chicken. Bake 5 more minutes.
• Sprinkle lemon juice and wine over chicken. Place on hot platter and pour any pan juices over it.,.
• Serve hot.
• Tips: Use breasts and thighs for generous servings. But if you want wings, add them at step 3, since they cook quickly. Roasted red peppers in jars will do when sweet red peppers are not available.

CHICKEN CONFETTI

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil. Remove chicken and set aside. , Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add onion; cook until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, sauce, paste, basil and remaining salt; bring to a boil. , Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or juices run clear. Serve with spaghetti.

CONFETTI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Place garlic and salt in a mortar & pestal and mush until pasty. Add rosemary and basil and mush into garlic mixture. Add olive oil to herb mixture and mix. Rub each chicken breast with herb mixture being sure to get under the skin. Roast chicken in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes then turn down to 350 for 45 minutes. Cool chicken to room temp. & then refrigerate until cold (overnight if possible). After chicken has cooled, set out and bring back to room temperature. De-bone and chop chicken into bite-size pieces. Add vegetables and mix well. Add mayo, a Tbls. at a time, until salad reaches consistency you like it. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.