Bennigan's Chicken Salad

Submitted by Jennibear

"I loved the Chicken Salad in a pineapple boat at Bennigans! Now I can make my own!! Found this recipe at CDKitchen. Tastes just like I remember... chicken, celery, almonds and crushed pineapple. Yum!"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cooked, skinned, boned and diced
• 1⁄2 cup diced celery
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 cup toast slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
• alfalfa, spouts (optional)
• 1 pineapple, for serving (optional... I use a croissant instead)

directions

1. Place chicken in a large bowl; add celery and mix.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Keep refridgerated. Serve in a pineapple boat - or your favorite croissant, bagel, pita, toast, etc. Enjoy!