Out of This World Chicken Salad!

Submitted by Chef Nichol

"This recipe is so delicious and is easy to make! I never have to worry about leftovers when I make this hit!!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄3 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 cup mayonnaise

directions

1. Put the chicken and onion in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover it.
2. Add the salt and pepper.
3. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer just until the chicken shows no signs of pink, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let it cool in the liquid.
6. Cut the meat into 3/4 inch pieces and let them cool completely.
7. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, garlic, eggs, and relish together.
8. Stir in the mayonnaise.
9. Cover and refrigerate until it's chilled, about an hour.
10. Eat and enjoy!

Reviews

[evewitch]

The flavor of this was really good. I thought it was too gloppy and too salty BUT I made it with leftover cooked chicken breasts (skipping the onion and the cooking step) and probably only had the equivalent of two breasts worth of meat. Next time I make this I will follow the recipe more closely and update my review.

 

[lazyme]

Simple and good! I really like poaching the chicken because it comes out so moist and tender. I made DH a sandwich without the eggs, but made mine a salad (with the eggs, lol). This was really good with sliced apples alongside. Thanks Chef Nichol for a keeper. Made for PAC Spring 2009.

 

[*Parsley*]

Such a simple recipe, but it's so good! Kind of sweet and a little tangy. The kids agree...this makes a great sandwich. I'll make this again when I have chicken leftovers. Thanx for sharing.