Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2008

Show: Paula's Best DishesEpisode: Deli Delights

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (34)

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Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 to 4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 rib minced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil and almonds. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add to chicken mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill.

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Karen Kennesaw, GA 10-07-2009
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Least Favorite Chicken Salad ever
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I am a HUGE FAN of Paula Deen and I love pretty much every recipe I've made of hers, but this chicken salad was not tasty to... me at all. I followed the recipe to the "T" and I just did not think that the flavors went well together. The basil was extremely over-powering and I just really did not enjoy this recipe. However, I am still a HUGE FAN and will always continue to be. Can't wait to try something else. Read more
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null null, null 08-10-2009
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This is DELICIOUS!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a wonderful chicken salad. Great for a hot summer evening. And the ingredients work so well together!! And as for... the comment from "wanted to like it": So what if she used an ice cream scoop. It didn't change the taste nor the texture of the salad. As a matter of fact it's a much cleaner way to serve it rather than with a spoon, which to me is not classy. And Paula has a lot of class that is why she is one of the top cooking shows on Food Network. Are you?????Read more
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laurie flowery branch, GA 07-10-2009
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Easy and Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I received so many compliments on this dish. I did add extra lemon juice.
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David Pensacola, FL 06-27-2009
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a definate "keeper" recipe; my new favorite chicken salad. I made two slight modifications: I added 4 teaspoons of... lemon juice and I toasted the almonds. The balance between basil and lemon was right on and the almond background flavor was enhanced.Read more
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Desirae Bedford, TX 06-15-2009
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No fail chicken salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks Paula for a great recipe. I make sweet/salty chicken salads w/grape, etc...I make a southwestern chicken salad with... jalapenos, southwestern mayo, etc.....and this adds a 3rd chicken salad to my recipe list!! Just like others, I added a little more lemon juice and I also added salt. Delish!Read more
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Stephanie Flower Mound, TX 06-14-2009
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Amazing and Easy Chicken Salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was wonderful... it was devoured quickly with no leftovers! I did add a bit of chopped green onion, which worked well. ... Next time I may dial back a bit on the mayo/sour cream, but not the basil or lemon juice. Love it!Read more