Ingredients
- 3 fried chicken breasts, skin on
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup seedless green grapes, sliced
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange sections
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- Salt and cracked black pepper
- Lousiana Gold Pepper Sauce or "Original" Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Spinach or Romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
Remove meat from the breast bone, keeping skin intact, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. This is very important, since the seasoning on the fried chicken adheres to the skin and will help to season the salad. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, and heavy whipping cream. Using a wire whisk, whip until the dressing is well blended. Season to taste with salt, cracked black pepper and the hot sauce. Add all remaining ingredients except chicken, blending well into the dressing. Gently fold cubed chicken into the mixture. Once coated, adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve on fresh spinach or romaine lettuce leaves. Serves 6.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: "Louisiana Recipes", by Louisiana Hot Sauce
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
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