Willow Tree Chicken Salad Recipe
Do you love the Willow Tree Chicken Salad Recipe? This dish is a New England classic. Many people travel far to buy it. It is very creamy and sweet.
Equipment
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Large Mixing Bowl
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Sharp chef knife
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Cutting Board
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Sturdy Spatula
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Food Processor
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Measuring cups
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Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups CHICKEN BREAST
- 1/2 cup MAYONNAISE
- 1 tbsp BROWN SUGAR
- 1/2 tsp CELERY SALT
- 1/4 tsp ONION POWDER
- 1/8 tsp BLACK PEPPER
- 1 pinch SALT
Instructions
Step 1:
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Place your cold chicken on the board. Use your sharp knife to chop it. Make the pieces very small and fine. You want a very smooth texture now.
Step 2:
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Put the chopped chicken into the bowl. Add the real mayonnaise to the chicken. Use your spatula to mix them together. Make sure the chicken is coated well.
Step 3:
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Measure out your brown sugar carefully now. Sprinkle it over the creamy chicken mixture. Add the celery salt and onion powder. Put in the black pepper and salt.
Step 4:
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Fold the ingredients with your sturdy spatula. Do not stir too hard or fast. You want to keep it light. Mix until the sugar is gone.
Step 5:
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Taste a small bite of the salad. Add more salt if you need it. Check the sweetness level of the dish. It should taste just like the store.
Step 6:
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Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap. Put the bowl in the fridge now. Let it chill for one whole hour. This helps the flavors blend together.
Notes
- Use cold chicken for the best texture.
- Chop the chicken into very tiny bits.
- A food processor makes it extra smooth.
- Do not use low-fat mayo for this.
- Let the salad rest before you eat.
- Brown sugar is better than white sugar.
- Add more mayo for a wetter salad.
- Poached chicken stays the most tender here.
- Keep the celery salt amount very exact.
- Serve it on a buttery croissant roll.