Chicken Salad Contessa

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Ladies Who Lunch

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 servings

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Ingredients

2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on (1 1/2 pounds)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup walnuts halves
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, divided
1 cup green grapes, cut in 1/2
Lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a baking sheet and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside until cool.

When the chicken is cool, remove meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Cut the chicken into a 3/4-inch dice.

Meanwhile, place the pecans and walnuts on a separate sheet pan and toast in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.

For the dressing, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Fold in half the chopped tarragon leaves.

Place the diced chicken in a bowl, add the pecans, walnuts and grapes. Pour the dressing over the chicken and toss well. Sprinkle the remaining chopped tarragon leaves on top, and serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

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Jim Mantua, NJ 11-11-2009
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Not too salty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

There is not a specified quantity of salt. You should salt it to taste. Therefore, it isn't Ina's or the recipe's fault... that it is too salty...it's your's!Read more
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laura covington, KY 11-09-2009
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too salty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was reading the other reviews about this chicken salad being too salty and I think I know why...the recipe calls for kosher... salt...it's bigger than regular salt..so when I and alot of other people use the regular salt..it was too much and too salty!But other than that..it was sooo good!I'm defintley making it again!Read more
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Margarita McAllen, TX 11-09-2009
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Chicken Salad Contessa
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love the salad is so good..Thanks Ina
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Robin Roxboro, NC 11-03-2009
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Just like the deli! (but better)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This chicken salad was delicious! I had to make two substitutions (used a peeled, diced granny smith apple instead of grapes... and used fresh basil instead of tarragon) simply because I didn't have those ingredients on hand. Nevertheless, it was so flavorful and very gourmet tasting. Thanks Ina! Read more
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ANNE Richmond, VA 10-16-2009
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Yum, Yum, Yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just finished making this and having it for lunch. I wanted to go back for seconds and thirds. As I didn't have grapes, I... substituted a gala apple. (and of course, added salt and pepper to taste) This is a great way to change up from boring traditional chicken salad.Read more
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null null, null 10-16-2009
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To Salty
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Cut the salt and this is good. Why does Ina use so much salt?????