Joys Chicken Salad Food

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Toast the English muffin and set aside.
• In a bowl, add the chicken and some of the Caesar Dressing and toss to combine.
• Layer both halves of the English muffin with lettuce, tomato and onion slices, if desired. Spoon the chicken salad mixture evenly on top.
• Place the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, Parmesan, salt, pepper, anchovy paste, if using, plus 6 tablespoons water in a food processor or powerful blender and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.

BEST CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Choose a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tightfitting lid. It should be large enough to hold the chicken snugly, but not much bigger. Fill pot about 2/3 full with cold water, but don't put the chicken in yet. Boil some extra water in a teakettle.
• Add scallions and peppercorns to water, cover and bring to a rolling boil. Turn off heat and slip chicken pieces into the hot water. If needed, add boiling water from the kettle to cover chicken with water by 2 inches. Replace the lid and let chicken rest in the hot water for about 2 hours. Do not turn the flame back on: The pot will retain enough heat to cook chicken thoroughly and safely. (To test, cut into 1 piece of chicken and check the meat near the bone. If it is still pink, return the pot to low heat, bring the water to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes more.)
• Lift chicken out of the pot. Remove and discard bones, skin and fat. Pat the meat dry with paper towels, then cut or shred into small bite-size pieces and transfer to a bowl. (Meanwhile, simmer cooking liquid until tasty, strain and refrigerate or freeze to use as chicken stock.)
• In a bowl, whisk together juice of 1/2 lemon, mayonnaise and sour cream. If using, whisk in mustard or brine. Taste and adjust the seasonings and thickness to your liking. Pour over chicken, scraping the bowl clean with a rubber spatula.
• Add celery, onion if using, nuts, herbs and salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.

JOY'S PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Saute garlic for about 1 minute, until golden, stirring constantly.
• Add chicken strips and saute until white and almost completely cooked.
• Add broccoli and saute until crisp-tender; then add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Add wine, then broth and butter and cook 3-5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture.
• Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.

JOY'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken, celery stalk and onion in saucepan with water to cover.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Drain and discard onion and celery.
• Let chicken cool.
• In a food processor chop chicken.
• In a medium sized bowl combine chicken with remaining ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled.