Summer Chicken Salad Sandwich

I always loved chicken salad sandwiches.  I used to make them with just mayonnaise and chopped celery but now I've added some fruits and nuts.  There are  many variations of chicken salad and this one is now my favorite.  Hope you enjoy !

Ingredients :

One whole rotisserie chicken from you local grocery market or prepare a roaster chicken at home.  Remove bones and skin, chop up the chicken.  A good size chicken you should end up with about 4 cups of chicken.

Add chicken to a large bowl and add : you may adjust accordingly.

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup of dried apple, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/4 cup of sliced almonds, or more.

1-2 TB poppy seeds

1-2 cup of Coleslaw dressing.  I use Marie's as pictured below.  Mayonnaise just doesn't taste as good as coleslaw dressing.  Trust me on this one. Start off with 1 cup of dressing, then add more if you like is creamier, depending on how much chicken you , also.

Mix all ingredients.  Serve on a nice fresh croissant .. or bun, bread of your choice.

Enjoy !

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Arugula & Haricot Vert

This is one of my favorite simple, quick meals.  It's moist and delicious.

What You Need :


One chicken breast - split in half and pounded out


1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


One egg beaten, add 2 Tb water to the bowl


Olive oil.


Dip the Chicken into the egg wash and then coat with bread crumbs.  In a pan, over medium heat, add about 2-3 TB olive oil.  Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes.  Try not to over cook.


Salad :

Fresh Arugula
Use any vinaigrette  you like, not a lot, just enough to lightly coat.  I use a White Balsamic vinaigrette.
Steamed/cooked haricot vert or green beans - I like the thinner ones.




Enjoy !