The Recipe Thread [tm--CajunCook]

I've been making some chicken salad that is incredible and have finally mastered it. I don't have exact recipe's so you might have to wing it.

When I make it, I make a lot of it because it never lasts long.


Get an extra large pot, food processor, boneless/skinless chicken breasts, almonds, purple seedless grapes, olive oil, garlic (use powder) and tony's.

I like to do 10lbs of chicken so.....

Fill large pot half way with water. Put plenty of tony's and garlic into water and place on high, also dab a bit of olive oil into the water to keep the chicken from sticking. Cut chicken breasts into quarters and place into pot when water is boiling. Cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally to make sure chicken isn't sticking to bottom.

Take almonds (I like to use a 1/3 lb with 8lbs of chicken) and place them in food processor for brief seconds until they are small but not completely ground.

Take grapes and cut into thirds. I usually use two big vines worth but you might want to just add to taste.

When the chicken is finished boiling dump into large strainer then place chicken into food processor and blend until it is very fine. Be sure to do this while it is still hot so it will hold more moisture. Take the chicken and dump into very large bowl. Add mayo but don't overdo it. I like to add just enough to where the chicken begins to lump together in balls when I stir it. Add a lot more garlic powder then when you think you have added too much add some more. Put almonds and grapes into bowl and stir until it is mixed well.

Stick in fridge for a few hours before serving.


It really is quite easy to make, it gets better after sitting in the fridge a couple days and it is great by itself, on a sandwich, with bagels or crackers.

Do not let anyone outside the family try it because they will beg for more. Oh, I don't normally like chicken salad.