Today's Frugal Feasts recipe is Chicken Salad for Company from a new book that came across my desk: "Beat This Cookbook: Absolutely Unbeatable Knock-'em-Dead Recipes for the Very Best Recipes," by Ann Hodgman.
I would use bone-in chicken breasts instead of boneless chicken breasts because they are often on sale and they taste better in chicken salad. They are on sale at Food Lion for $1.79 a pound. This recipe should cost about $1.80 per servings. This seems like a good recipe for a potluck or a summer picnic.
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Chicken Salad for Company
3 whole bone-in chicken breasts, poached and cut into bite-size pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets
12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 1/2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
COMBINE the chicken with the red pepper in a large bowl.
STEAM the broccoli in a vegetable steamer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it just starts to get tender. (You could also place broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with a couple tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 1 minute each time until done.) Add to the chicken and mix it in gently. Add bacon. Toss together.
WHISK together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and dill. Pour dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Chill salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
Cost breakdown:
Chicken breasts, $1.79 a pound, Cost for meal: $3.58
Red bell pepper, $2 for one, Cost for meal: $2
Broccoli, $1.79 for 2 crowns, Cost for meal:$1.79
Bacon, $2.89 for 16 ounces, Cost for meal: $2.89
Sour cream, $1 for 8 ounces, Cost for meal: 75 cents
Mayonnaise, $2.79 for 32 ounces, Cost for meal: 52 cents
Dijon mustard, $2.49 for 12 ounces, Cost for meal: 42 cents
Raspberry vinegar, $4.99 for 8 ounces, Cost for meal: $1.25
Dill, $2.39 for .75 ounces, Cost for meal: $1.20
Cost per meal: $14.40
Cost per servings: $1.80
Comments
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 22:51 — zeda06This chicken salad recipe sounds like anything but ORDINARY.. All the ingredients are things that I love. Can't wait for the next family gathering. There's always about 30 of us and we're always vying for the best dish. This sounds like a WINNER!!!!!!!
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 22:22 — pengwenhsdThat recipe sounds interesting enough that I'd love to see the rest of the book.
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 22:17 — bblackmonsounds like a great recipe...would love to win the cookbook and try more recipes!
Knock "Em Dead Cookbook
Wed, 03/09/2011 - 21:38 — geriwagThe chicken salad recipe sounds yummy and so nourishing. I'd like to try more recipes like it. I hope I'm a lucky and a healthy recipient!
Sounds Good
Wed, 03/09/2011 - 20:41 — estacygoldBut I would use grilled chicken instead of poached. Think of all the flavor that grilling would add to this dish. Plus I am an onion fan so there would have to be some shallot at the least so that you can have that bit of bite. Plus a touch of garlic just because I love garlic and it goes very well with all the other ingredients. Now since I dont serve unseasoned food, there would be some salt and pepper added to the sauce and if you wanted to give it a bit of kick you could add some crushed red pepper flakes to give it some added zing. :)
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 18:43 — bwcarrollThe raspberry vinegar sounds like an interesting addition. Would love to see some more recipes!
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 18:11 — klgwhiteOohh...I usually don't like chicken salad, but THAT recipe sounds like it might actually be something I would eat! Definitley would love to win this book!
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 17:15 — FishbillKeep in mind that Food Lion chicken usually contains up to a 12% solution of water and salt
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 16:04 — lmtarsaI have a party coming up and plenty of chicken breasts in the freezer, I'll have to try this out. You can often get bone-in breasts for $.99/lb.
Linda
Recipe sounds good!
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Wed, 03/09/2011 - 13:25 — beejay2908This recipe sounds really good. I would love to win this cookbook and try others, too.
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This recipe sounds great
Wed, 03/09/2011 - 09:26 — fionnaThis recipe sounds great with bacon and broccoli. May just try to make it this weekend.