Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 6 celery stalks 2 onions 4 sprigsfresh parsley 1 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 lb. chicken or turkey pieces (breast and thigh) 1 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. green onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon leaves, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 8 slices bacon 12 slices white bread, toasted 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 4 lettuce leaves
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Directions: |
Directions:Step 1 Cook the chicken: Cut 3 celery stalks and the onions into large pieces. In a 4-quart saucepan, combine 2 quarts water, celery pieces, onions, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add chicken, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove chicken and allow to cool. Step 2 Make the chicken salad: Remove the chicken meat from the bone and discard the skin and bones. Chop or shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. Dice the remaining celery into 1/4-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, green onion, tarragon, diced celery, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Step 3 Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp and brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain. Step 4 Assemble the sandwiches: On a work surface, place 4 slices of toasted bread and spread 1/2 cup of chicken salad on each. Add another slice of toast and place 2 slices bacon, 2 slices tomato, and a lettuce leaf on each sandwich. Place the remaining slices of toast on top of sandwiches, cut into quarters, and secure with a toothpick. |