WENDY'S FAMOUS CHICKEN SALAD

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I can not even begin to tell you how many times I have made this salad. I always have requests for this recipe. This is great for showers and weddings. The toasted Almonds add a unique flavor and the Whipping Cream adds a delicate quality. During the holidays, you can substitute chicken for turkey and the Grapes for dried Cranberries. I have even added chopped Pineapple chunks in the past. I usually double this recipe so I can have several lunches during the week. I hope you have as much success with this recipe as I have also had.

Provided by RNurse Mom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Boil Chicken until fully cooked (I like to use cut up pieces of chicken on the bone. It makes the moistest chicken salad.).
  • While Chicken is cooking prepare/chop Celery, Grapes (I find red seedless grapes sweeter), and Parsley.
  • De-bone Chicken and remove skin and cartilage.
  • Place shredded/diced chicken meat in bowl.
  • In a preheated 350 oven, place Almonds in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
  • Toast Almonds for approximately 10 minutes (or until slightly golden.) turning Almonds at least once in between. **Keep a close eye on these while cooking, they can over cook very rapidly!
  • In a separate bowl, prepare and whip Heavy Whipping Cream until you achieve soft peaks (or according to package directions.).
  • Combine Chicken, Celery, Grapes, Parsley, Salt and Mayonnaise.
  • Gently fold in toasted Almonds and whipped/prepared Heavy Whipping Cream.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve on large bakery sized Cresent Rolls or on a bed of lettuce or Pita Bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.9, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 1092.5, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11, Protein 25.7

kira kitay
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I love this chicken salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of celery and onion for extra crunch.


Purbeli Agni
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This chicken salad is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fatimah Rabbani
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is pretty good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


B.D Gamers
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This chicken salad is easy to make and very tasty.


ERIC THOMPSON
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This chicken salad is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Wehbe Mokded
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This chicken salad is ok. I found the dressing to be a bit bland and the chicken was a little dry. I probably won't make it again.


PawcioZ
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I love this chicken salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of celery and onion for extra crunch.


Nkhosiyati Ndwandwe
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This chicken salad is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ayaan Ikhlaq
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is pretty good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Umair Bhati
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This chicken salad is easy to make and very tasty.


Sarah Jane Tommis
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This chicken salad is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Lyn Slim
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This chicken salad is ok. I found the dressing to be a bit bland and the chicken was a little dry. I probably won't make it again.


Brian Bahr
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I love this chicken salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of celery and onion for extra crunch.


Eyosiyas Yohannes
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This chicken salad is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.