Swedish Chicken Salad Food

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside. , Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large skillet with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, peppercorns and 2/3 of the thyme, and bring to boiling over high heat. Add chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-18 minutes, turning chicken once, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from liquid and set aside to cool.
• In a small skillet, stir together the paprika and remaining thyme over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted paprika mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, ground pepper and nutmeg until evenly blended.
• Cube cooled chicken and transfer to a medium bowl. Add prepared dressing, corn, cilantro, orange pepper and jalapeno and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rub chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Grill over lot heat until done. Set aside and keep warm.
• While the chicken is grilling, prepare and combine the remaining salad ingredients, except the dressing.
• Slice chicken 1/4" thick, against the grain, and add to salad. Toss with dressing to taste.
• Serve immediately.

SWEDISH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
• Serve with cold white rice.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix chicken, celery, carrots, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don't overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth.
• Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
• Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency.
• Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.

SWEDISH HERRING SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain and combine with remaining salad ingredients, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Top with sliced boiled egg, minced parsley and anchovies. Serve with sour cream on the side.

STRAWBERRY CHICKEN SALAD FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and poppy seeds together in a medium bowl. Add chicken, strawberries, pecans, celery, green onions, parsley; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEDISH SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate vegetables and egg in French dressing for at least 1 hour, then drain.
• Blend mayonnaise with lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, stir dressing with vegetables.

SWEDISH CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt margarine over medium heat, then add chicken & brown the breasts, cooking for about 10 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, then cover & simmer about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.