Mock Charlestons Champaign Chicken Salad Recipes

CHAMPAGNE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, Champagne, and vinegar. Whisk together until blended.
• Combine the salad dressing (above) , chicken, apples, pears in a bowl, and mix well. Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

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.

MOCK CHARLESTON'S CHAMPAIGN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Salad:.
• 1. Mix first 8 ingredients into salad bowl.
• 2. Drizzle on dressing and toss.
• Spiced Pecans:.
• 1. Heat first ingredients in saucepan until thickened.
• 2. Stir in pecans.
• 3. Spread hot pecans on piece of wax paper.
• 4. When cool, break into chunks
• Dressing:.
• 1. Mix all ingredients.
• 2. Whisk together until blended.