Chicken Salad With Longan In Catalina Dressing Recipes

CATALINA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix together the dressing and the soup mixes.
• Place the chicken in a large zip bag.
• Pour the dressing mix over the chicken and turn several times to coat all the pieces.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for several hours, if possible.
• Turn several times during the marinating time.
• Remove from bag and place the chicken, skin side up, in a greased casserole pan, spread the remaining marinade over the top.
• Bake for 90 minutes at 350º.
• I have also cooked this on a grill, in an aluminum pan.
• Just as tasty!

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.

CATALINA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the salad dressing, soup mix and jelly; pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH LONGAN IN CATALINA DRESSING

Steps:

• In a pot add the water, onion powder, ginger powder, and salt.
• Bring to a rolling boil.
• Add the chicken pieces and mix well; turn off the heat.
• After 4 to 5 minutes pour the mixture into a colander to drain.
• Place the chicken pieces into a bowl to cool, and into the refrigerator until chilled.
• Combine chicken and pickled ginger and mix well.
• In a cold mixing bowl add the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber and longan.
• Top with chilled chicken mixture and Catalina dressing.