I read about this recipe in a novel about the south, and then voila! there it was in the back of the book. It’s pretty good, too! If you make this, please add a new photo – this one is from the intervebs.
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- Ingredients
5 lb chicken breasts
2 qt water
parsley sprigs
1 onion, quartered
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 cup italian salad dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp white vinegar
1-1/2 tsp celery seed
2 tbsp sugar
1/8 tbsp sugar
1 dash paprika
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup sour cream
canned water chestnuts
blanched almonds
chopped pecans
cucumber
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- Directions
In a large pot, bring water and seasonings (first group) to boil. Add chicken. Lower heat and simmer 40 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Shred chicken and refrigerate.
Blend second group of ingredients together. Toss shredded chicken with one
cup of dressing and let stand at least one hour to marinate.
Combine remaining dressing with sour cream and honey. Add to chicken and mix well. May add canned water chestnut, blanched almonds or chopped pecans.
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