posted by abba 11-21-98 8:58 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sandwiches
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Chyrel's Kitchen
Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
Ingredients:
3 c chicken broth -- or water
2 whole boneless chicken breasts -- with skin
1 c mayonnaise, divided
1/3 c minced shallot
1 tsp minced fresh tarragon
24 slices homemade type white bread -- sliced very thin
1/2 c finely chopped smoked almonds
Method:
In a deep skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add chicken breasts
in one layer. Reduce heat and poach chicken at a bare simmer, turning
once, 7 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat and cool chicken in cooking
liquid 20 minutes. Discard skin and shred chicken fine.
In a bowl, stir
together chicken, 1/2 c of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and salt and
pepper to taste.
Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing
together gently.
With a 2" round cutter cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
Put almonds on a small plate and spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2
c mayonnaise to coat well. Roll edges in almonds.
Sandwiches may be made
two hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.
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