Monday, October 5, 2009

The Best Chicken Salad EVER!!!

I know that the word best is not often associated with Chicken Salad. But this one is going to rock your socks. The trick? Very little mayo, no grapes and no nuts. I often eat this with just a spoon.

  • 4 pieces of bacon (I prefer turkey bacon)
  • One whole rotisserie chicken (you can by this at the Deli)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 piece of celery
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes(optional)
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice from half of the lemon

Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook them on medium high heat until crunchy. While bacon is cooking pick the chicken and place in a bowl. Chop the green onion and celery and place in the bowl. use the lemon zester to grate the garlic into the bowl. season with the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Throw in the bacon, lemon zest. Now put in the sour cream and mayo and mix. Last step is the lemon juice season until it tastes right. Chill and serve on your favorite bread. I like this with brie and arugala on a croissant.

Enjoy

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