CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES WITH SMOKED ALMONDS

Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches with Smoked Almonds image

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c chicken broth
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 c mayonnaise
1/3 c shallots, minced
1 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
24 slice white bread
1/2 c almonds, smoked and finely chopped

Steps:

1. In a deep skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add chicken breasts in one layer.
2. Reduce heat and poach chicken at a bare simmer, turning once, for 7 minutes.
3. Remove skillet from heat and cool chicken in cooking liquid 20 minutes.
4. Discard skin and shred chicken fine.
5. In a bowl, stir together chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, salt and pepper.
6. Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently.
7. With a 2 inch round cutter cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
8. Put almonds on a small plate and spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well.
9. Roll edges in almonds.
10. Sandwiches may be made two hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.