Kentucky Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Kentucky Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large chicken breast halves, on the bone; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 large carrot, cut in 4 pieces; 1 cup celery, trimmings; 2 1/2 cups celery, chopped in 1/2 inch dice; 1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (red curry powder is best); 1 cup slivered almonds or 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

8 large chicken breast halves, on the bone
1 medium onion, quartered
1 large carrot, cut in 4 pieces
1 cup celery, trimmings
2 1/2 cups celery, chopped in 1/2 inch dice
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (red curry powder is best)
1 cup slivered almonds or 1 cup chopped pecans

1
Place chicken breasts in dutch oven with cover.
2
Add water to cover chicken breasts by 1 inch.
3
Add quartered onion, carrot and celery trimmings.
4
Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
5
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hr and 30 minutes until very tender (falling off the bone).
6
While chicken is simmering toast nuts in 350 degree oven until light brown (about 10 minutes).
7
Remove chicken from pot and let cool in large bowl.
8
Remove meat from bones discarding skin and bones.
9
Chop chicken in 1/2 inch dice and place in large bowl.
10
Add toasted almonds and chopped celery to chicken and mix.
11
In small bowl mix mayonnaise, salt, lemon juice and curry powder.
12
Pour over chicken mixture and mix completely. If mixture seems dry add mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time.
13
Check for seasoning and add salt to taste if needed.
14
Keep refrigerated.
15
Note: Strain the cooking broth, cool in refrigerator and then remove the layer of fat. With the addition of seasonings and your favorite ingredients this makes a tasty chicken soup. (broth can be frozen).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large chicken breast halves, on the bone, 1 medium onion, quartered, 1 large carrot, cut in 4 pieces, 1 cup celery, trimmings, and more.

Yes, Kentucky Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Kentucky Chicken Salad

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