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Published January 03, 2017
The eggs add moisture to this recipe and allow you to control the amount of mayonnaise to create that “old-fashioned” picnic flavor, creamy and rich.
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Servings: 8
1 quart water
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 bay leaf
4 stalks celery, cut into 3/4-inch dice
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or less if desired
1 teaspoon celery salt
3 hard-boiled large eggs
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat and add the water, chicken breasts, oil, peppercorns, salt, and bay leaf.
Bring to a simmer, then immediately remove the skillet from the heat.
Cover and let stand until the chicken is tender, about 12 minutes.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and let cool.
Place the celery in a large bowl. Shred the cooled chicken with your fingers or with a fork and add to the celery in the bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, celery salt, and salt and pepper to taste and toss until evenly coated.
Crush the hard-boiled eggs with your hands and fold into the salad. Chill the salad and serve in a large bowl.
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