Flavorful Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

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At least a triple batch of my chicken salad is needed to satisfy hungry relatives at our summer family reunion. It's the most requested recipe I make. This salad is so versatile, it can be scooped onto a bed of lettuce or stuffed into a pita.

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Flavorful Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

35 10 45

Ingredients

3 cups pineapple juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups water
1/2 cup each chopped green pepper, red onion and celery
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
10 lettuce leaves
10 sandwich rolls, split

Directions

In a small bowl, combine pineapple juice and soy sauce. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken, water and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Drain; cool slightly. Shred chicken.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green pepper, onion and celery. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and seasonings. Spoon over chicken mixture; gently stir to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce-lined rolls. Yield: 10 servings.

Originally published as Flavorful Chicken Salad Sandwiches in Country Woman July/August 2004, p31

New Use for Ice Cream Cones

Have picky eaters at your house? Try serving chicken, egg or tuna salad in an ice cream cone instead of between bread. Kids love this crunchy lunch that resembles dessert. —Suzanne M., Lyons, Georgia