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Fork It Over: Chicken Mayonnaise A La Zack

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Chicken Mayonnaise A La Zack

A family favorite that is very easy to put together and always a hit at every gathering.

 

When my grandson Zack was little his mom (my daughter, Jaime) would grind cooked chicken in a food processor because Zack did not like "chunks". She added mayonnaise to it so it wouldn't be too dry.  Zack called it Chicken Mayonnaise.

One day when I needed something for a family party, and had limited ingredients to work with and very little time to prepare, I remembered Jaime's "chicken spread". I simply adapted it for all ages to enjoy.

It was a hit!  Very tasty....visually appealing....fast and easy to make!

 

Start with leftover baked, boiled or grilled chicken.

 Process in a grinder or food processor until very fine.

Add mayo.

chicken appetizer ingredients

 

chicken

 

You can cut cherry tomatoes in half, scoop them out, and fill with chicken mayonnaise.

You can spread chicken mayonnaise on cucumber slices or celery sticks.

Place it in little pita pockets or finger sandwich rolls.

My favorite way to serve it is on crackers and garnish them with whatever is on hand.

 

chicken mayonnaise appetizer

If you are going to travel with this appetizer, I suggest putting the chicken spread in a zip-lock bag.

 Once you arrive, arrange crackers on platter, cut a corner off the bag and squeeze chicken onto the crackers.

 Bring all your sliced veggies in bags and there are no containers to bring home.

Pretty much any veggie works as garnish.

 Grapes are really good too!

 

Be creative and have fun with it.  Enjoy!!

 

Fork It Over: June ActiveRain Recipe Challenge

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

And wallah! There you have a quick meal that everyone can enjoy, even those on the go, Sharon! Very nice and simple, the way it should be done during the summer months.

Thank you for submitting a recipe for this month's challenge!

Jun 25, 2024 01:40 PM
Sharon Tara

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I hope people try it and enjoy it as much as we do. The simplicity makes it a win in my book. LOL

Jun 26, 2024 06:32 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon- what a clever idea!!! This works especially well if you want to take it somewhere!!!  I say YES to the baggies so you won't have to worry about bringing home dishes!!!

Jun 25, 2024 01:47 PM
Sharon Tara

Kathy Streib  Having no containers to bring back home is certainly a bonus with this recipe. LOL

Jun 26, 2024 06:33 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Sharon,

I love your creative way to make chicken mayonnaise sparked from your grandson Zack! Definitely an appetizer on the go..no mess, no cartoons ...brillant! 

Jun 25, 2024 04:15 PM
Sharon Tara

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  I do what I can to make like easier. I hope you give it a try!

Jun 26, 2024 06:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

This does sound like an easy crowd pleasing snack!  I'm going to have to make some for our next party!   And to think it all started with Zach - great backstory that I'll be sure to share too!

Jun 25, 2024 04:21 PM
Sharon Tara

Anna "Banana" Kruchten  I think the grapes were my favorite, but I didn't have any grapes when I took the photo.

Jun 26, 2024 06:34 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Sharon Tara thank you for sharing delicious chicken mayonnaise a la zack.

Jun 25, 2024 04:25 PM
Sharon Tara

John Pusa  I hope you will try it and enjoy it as much as we do.

Jun 26, 2024 06:35 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Chicken mayonnaise sounds delicious and I hope that Zack trademarked that and is getting paid royalties, haha.  I would eat all of them, except the one with green olives, I don't think I am much of a fan of green olives, haha.

Jun 26, 2024 05:02 AM
Sharon Tara

Brian England  No royalties for Zack, but I think he will appreciate getting credit for the name. LOL

I LOVE olives....green, black, Greek...Love them.

The grapes were my favorite with the spread on crackers.

Jun 26, 2024 06:36 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Sharon - recipes need not be complicated to meet the tastiness test.  And sometimes an extra bit of inspiration and whatever is on hand can put a delicious spin on the creation.  Here's to Zack, Jaime and anyone else who had a finger in the evolution of this dish. 

Jun 26, 2024 05:19 AM
Sharon Tara

Michael Jacobs  Sometimes the greatest creations happen under the most basic circumstances. I'm sure happy I gave it a try all those years ago...we still make this quite often.

Jun 26, 2024 06:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for sharing! That looks and sounds delicious!

Jun 26, 2024 05:33 AM
Sharon Tara

Kat Palmiotti  Providing you like chicken and you like mayonnaise (which many people don't) it is well received and enjoyed.

Jun 26, 2024 06:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti

I do like both, Sharon Tara !

Jun 26, 2024 10:17 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Sharon... what a great idea for appetizers! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Jun 26, 2024 05:57 AM
Sharon Tara

Nina Hollander, Broker  If you don't have cooked chicken on hand, obviously you have the added step of preparing some. But other than that it is quite fast and easy.

Jun 26, 2024 06:40 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Necessity is the mother of invention - even in recipes, Sharon! Thank goodness Zack didn't like chunks or we would never have known about this recipe! This seriously sounds great and what a wonderful way to add flavor and texture to a great appetizer. Thank you so much for sharing in this month's challenge!

Jun 30, 2024 08:34 PM
Sharon Tara

Debe Maxwell, CRS  I'm very happy that my daughter needed to grind up the chicken for Zack and it inspired me to use it for appetizers and sandwiches for us adults! 

Jul 02, 2024 12:15 PM