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Lagoon Chicken Salad (recipes)


Lagoon Chicken Salad

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings



Ingredients:



1-1/2cups unsweetened apple juice

2whole chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 pounds)

1medium apple

3cups cooled cooked rice (1 cup uncooked)

1-1/2cups seedless green grapes, halved

1/2cup chopped celery

3/4cup slivered almonds, divided

1/2cup chopped water chestnuts

1cup mayonnaise

1/2teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon

Spinach leaves

Apple slices for garnish









Preparation:





1.Simmer apple juice in deep saucepan over medium heat; add chicken. Cover; simmer about 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from saucepan to cool; discard liquid.2.When chicken is cool enough to handle, carefully remove and discard skin and bones. Dice chicken on cutting board. Place in large bowl; set aside.3.To prepare apple, cut lengthwise into quarters on cutting board; remove stem, core and seeds with paring knife. Chop apple quarters into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with chicken in bowl.4.Gently toss chicken and apple with rice, grapes, celery, 1/2 cup almonds and water chestnuts; set aside.5.Combine mayonnaise, seasoned salt and cinnamon in small bowl.6.Add mayonnaise mixture to chicken mixture; toss lightly. Cover; refrigerate chicken salad at least 30 minutes.7.Spoon chicken salad onto spinach-lined serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Garnish, if desired.