October 14th, 2009
At the Delaware Beaches….and Ocean City, Maryland,….is Chicken on the Menu Tonight?….
Well, chicken should be on the menu several nights a week. The Delmarva Peninsula certainly has plenty of chicken to go around. I made this recipe last night. I have had it since 2000 and I am thanking Louise for it.
I have made the following recipe gluten free and it is delicious.
Hot Chicken Salad
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
3 cups celery, sliced in small pieces
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup toasted almonds, (I bought them sliced)
3 tsps. lemon juice
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups potato chips, crushed
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
To toast almonds just put them in a small cookie sheet and place them in the oven for about 10 minutes. Watch them since they can toast quickly.
Combine all ingredients except cheese and chips. Lightly pile them in a greased casserole dish. I used a 9″ x 8″ Pyrex dish.
Mix the crushed chips with the grated cheese and sprinkle on top.
Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chips get a light brown color. Do not let them burn, please.
I just had sliced tomatoes on the side but a good salad or any vegetable would go great with this dish. I hope you like it.
Makes about 4-6 servings depending on how hungry you are.
Note: I used Hellman’s Light Mayo. It is gluten free. The brand that I used for the potato chips is Kettle Brand and is also gluten free, no msg or preservatives. Safeway and Giant Supermarkets carry this brand.
If you want to make this recipe easier, buy a rotisserie chicken; then you will save that much time.
I don’t think you need to add any salt. But, like with any recipe you just have to try it, change it, enjoy it, and make it your own.
See you soon…..
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