Subj : Chicken Salad was:Sourdou To : Ruth Haffly From : Dave Drum Date : Sat Jun 10 2023 05:28:00 -=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=- DD> If you're on the road and don't want to cook right then I can DD> recommend Arby's pecan chicken salad sandwich. I bought one a few days RH> We're at home, continuing to get better but it's a slow proccess. The RH> pecan chicken sandwich does sound good, might use some of the RH> rotisserie chicken we got to do something similar. That might/should add a bit of extra flavour. DD> ago and was quite favourably impressed. First off, it's huuuuuge. One DD> of them would probably make a meal for both you and Steve. Served on DD> wheat breadm not a bun. And they put a plastic knife in the bag to DD> make divvying up much easier. I had one for lunch yesterday and DD> skipped supper. I'm hoping DD> that they'll make it a reguler item on their menu. But, it's probably DD> going to be seasonal like McDonald's bratwurst or McRib. RH> I've seen it on the menu quite often when we've gone in but usually RH> ordered roast beef. They've made a decent Rueben sandwich in the past RH> but their gyros are nothing like the ones we had over in Germany. I like their roast beef ... especially the "French" dips. I get the twofer deal and use one of the tubs of "au jus" for bothandwiches then drink the second one like a soup or beverage. Bv)= Gyros is a Greek thing. I'd not expect a place whose name means "America's Roast Beef! Yes Sir!" to doa good job on it. Besides I have a family run place called Gyros Stop which nis nearer my home, lower priced and run by a Greek family. Their souvlaki is killer, too. DD> So, I went out and found this copycat recipe which I *will* use. DD> Title: Arby's Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad DD> Categories: Poultry, Fruits, Nuts, Citrus DD> Yield: 4 servings RH> Looks good to me. I'd probably grab some mischbrot (from Wegman's or, RH> surprisingly, Lidl) to put it on. That should work, even if a more flavourful bread that the Arbys version. LIDL shouldn't surprise you. They are, after all based in Neckarsulm, Baden-Wurttemberg. It's cousin ALDI is really two companies - ALDI Nord and ALDI Sud (which operates my nearby stores). ALDI Nord also operates their Trader Joe stores. Based in Essen. MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Greek Chicken Skewers w/Yogurt Sauce (Chicken Souvlaki) Categories: Poultry, Citrus, Herbs, Chilies, Dairy Yield: 4 servings MMMMM--------------------------CHICKEN------------------------------- Fine grated zest of 1 lemon 1/4 c Lemon juice 1/2 ts Dried oregano 1 cl Garlic; fine chopped Salt & fresh ground pepper 1 ts Maras pepper +=OR=+ 1/2 ts Paprika +=PLUS=+ 1/8 ts Cayenne pepper 1/3 c Olive oil 1 lb Boned, skinned chicken; in - 3/4" cubes MMMMM------------------------YOGURT SAUCE----------------------------- 1 c Plain yogurt 2 tb Tahini 4 ts Lemon juice Salt & fresh ground pepper MMMMM--------------------------TO SERVE------------------------------- 4 (6") pita breads; left - whole; do not split 12 Cherry tomatoes; halved 1 Persian cucumber; thin - sliced 1/4 sm Red onion; thin sliced 1 c Packed arugula Leaves from 3 to 4 sprigs - mint In a medium bowl whisk, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, Maras pepper (or cayenne and paprika), salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Scoop out and set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade to use when serving. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or for up to 2 hours. (Longer is better if you have time!) MAKE THE YOGURT SAUCE: In a small bowl, whisk the tahini and yogurt together until smooth. Stir in 3 teaspoons of lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste and add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed. If cooking on an outdoor grill, soak 6 bamboo skewers in warm water (or use metal skewers). To cook the chicken on a grill: Light a charcoal grill or turn a gas grill to medium-high. Oil the grates before grilling. Thread the chicken pieces on metal or soaked bamboo skewers while the grill is heating. Grill, turning occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until seared on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter and set aside. To cook the chicken on the stovetop: Set a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat and heat until hot. A flick of water should sizzle instantly on contact. Turn on a vent fan or open a window; the chicken will be smoky. Add a teaspoon of oil to the grill pan and swirl to coat. Working in batches if necessary, lay the chicken pieces on the hot grill pan and cook, turning often with tongs, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until seared on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter and set aside. On the hot grill pan or on the outdoor grill, warm the pita bread for a minute or two, turning once, until slightly puffed and warm to the touch. ASSEMBLE THE SOUVLAKI SANDWICHES: Spread each pita with 2 tablespoons or more of the yogurt sauce, to taste. Top each with a quarter of the chicken pieces, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, arugula, and mint. Drizzle with a few spoonfuls the reserved marinade and serve. By: Sally Vargas Serves: 4 servings RECIPE FROM: https://www.simplyrecipes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... Cursor: an expert in four-letter words. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .