Jalapeño Chicken Salad

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2005

This twist on chicken salad is deceptively simple, yet inspired. Pickled jalapeños added a bracing acidity and some heat, which helped balance the richness of the mayonnaise.

SERVES 4 (Makes about 5 cups)

Jalapeño Chicken Salad

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pickled jalapeño peppers added a bright, spicy flavor and crunchy texture to this Jalapeño Chicken Salad recipe. We discovered cilantro stems have just as much flavor as the leaves, so we didn’t have to be too thorough when picking and chop...

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