When I am thinking of recipes to make. I think of a lot of things. Such as how hard and fussy will the recipe be? I don’t care much for fussy recipes unless they taste fantastic enough to want to endure the fussiness. Sandwiches are not like that. That’s why I am surprised that I don’t have a lot of sandwich recipes on my site. I love sandwiches, they are generally not a fussy recipe and they are pretty darn good too.
That is why when I came across the Nappa Chicken Sandwich at Panera Bread, I wanted to try it. I loved it and with all the foods that I love I wanted to duplicate it.
I have made many variations on this, but none can quite make it taste the same way. Then bingo, I think it hit me. Tarragon was the missing ingredient. Chicken and Tarragon go together like peanut butter and jelly, like peas and carrots.
Sorry, I think I may have just had a Forrest Gump moment there for a minute.
Oops, I got off track, sometimes that happens. Anyway, I think I may have done it this time.
Oh yeah, and if you work at Panera Bread, could you give me the recipe? I wont give it to anyone else. (I say this as I cross my fingers behind my back.)
The Best Nappa Chicken Salad Sandwich not from Panera Bread
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked chicken chopped into 3/4 inch dice.
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons dried tarragon
1 cup small diced celery
1 cup red or green grapes cut in 1/2
1/2 cup almonds
Directions:
Place the chicken in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add mayo, sour cream, tarragon, celery, grapes and almonds. Toss well and refrigerate for several hours. Enjoy over lettuce or as a sandwich.
Peace be with you,
Veronica
