Hot Chicken Salad Makeover Light Food

THE ULTIMATE MAKEOVER: CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken. Mix the lemon juice, oil, thyme and garlic in a shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn it over in the marinade to coat well. Season with freshly ground pepper and leave for up to 2 hrs.
• Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Slice, then cut the bread into big, rough cubes for the croutons. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then brush all over with the 2 tbsp oil. Bake for about 10 mins until golden and crisp.
• Meanwhile, put the garlic into a mini blender with the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chilli and anchovies. Blend until smooth, add the mayonnaise and yogurt, then blend again - it should be the consistency of double cream. Adjust the taste with lemon juice and pepper. If necessary, thin with a couple of tsps of cold water to get the consistency right so it will coat the leaves.
• Heat a griddle pan until very hot. Lay the chicken on the griddle, on the side that had the skin on. Cook for 15-16 mins, turning once or twice, until cooked through. Remove, then let the meat sit for 5 mins before slicing.
• Keep any small inner lettuce leaves whole, tear the larger outer leaves into 2-3 pieces, then put them all into a large bowl with the rocket or watercress. Pour just under half the dressing over the leaves and carefully toss to coat - it's gentler to use your hands. Either assemble in the bowl, or pile the leaves onto individual plates, tucking in the croutons, chicken and Parmesan. Drizzle the rest of the dressing over and around, then finish with an extra squeeze of lemon.

MAKEOVER HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat;cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion and salt until smooth. Whisk in the milk mixture. Stir in the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds., Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. , Combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the chicken, celery, almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimento, salt, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Mix well and pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Top with grated cheese and the crushed potato chips. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a 13 by 9 inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the chicken, celery, almonds, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and cheese. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spread the crushed potato chips on top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD (MAKEOVER - LIGHT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion and salt until smooth.
• Whisk in the milk mixture.
• Stir in the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds.
• Spoon into a 2 quart baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
• Combine bread crumbs and butter, stir in cheese, and sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated though and cheese is melted.

LIGHTER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch salted water to a boil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Off heat, let chicken (still covered) steam until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from skillet; when cool enough, cut into chunks or shred with 2 forks.
• In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir in chicken, celery, onion, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread or over greens.

CLASSIC HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Butter a 2-quart baking dish or baking pan.
• Combine the cubed cooked chicken, celery, mayonnaise, toasted almonds, lemon juice, and chopped onion in a bowl. Taste and add salt, if needed.
• Stir 1/2 cup of the toasted breadcrumbs into the chicken mixture.
• Spoon the chicken salad mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
• Toss the remaining 1 cup of toasted breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the cheese layer.
• Bake the casserole for 15 to 20 minutes, until the topping has browned and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
• Garnish with chopped green onion tops or parsley, if desired.
• Serve the chicken hot with cooked rice and a tossed salad, steamed broccoli, or green beans.
• To toast the almonds, spread them out in a single layer in a dry skillet.
• Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the almonds are lightly browned and aromatic.
• Remove to a plate or bowl immediately so they won't over brown.
• To make homemade toasted breadcrumbs , heat the oven to 325 F.
• Cut or tear fresh or day-old bread into small pieces.
• Spread out on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with a small amount of kosher salt , if desired.
• Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until dry and lightly browned.
• Crush the dried bread coarsely or finely and use in the recipe.
• Freeze extra breadcrumbs in a zip-close food storage bag.

ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger, broth, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic, and hot pepper sauce until well blended: set aside.
• Put oil into a large nonstick skillet, add the broccoli, peppers, carrot, and onion; stir fry for 6 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender.
• Add the broth mixture and cooked poultry to the skillet.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from the heat; stir in the mandarin segments and cashews.
• Serve over rice.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Bake slivered almonds in a shallow pan at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until toasted.
• Stir together almonds, chicken, onion, celery, pimiento, water chestnuts, mushrooms, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir together 1 cup Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until blended; stir into chicken mixture.
• In a small bowl, Stir together 1 cup Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until blended; add into chicken mixture to combine.
• Spread into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, potato chip crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD V

Steps:

• Boil chicken in lightly salted boiling water for 40 minutes. Drain, cool and cut into medium size pieces.
• In a large bowl combine chicken, celery, eggs, salad dressing, orange juice, soup, seasoning, onion salt and pimentos. Mix well and spread mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds, cheese and potato chips. Refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake casserole in preheated oven for 45 minutes.