Savory Chicken Almond Spread
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Appetizers A rich and savory party spread featuring finely chopped chicken, salted almonds, and pimiento-stuffed olives folded into a whipped, seasoned butter base. Perfect for tea sandwiches or elegant holiday appetizers.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Butter Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter | softened |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon Juice | fresh |
| 1 tsp | Worcestershire Sauce | None |
| 1 tsp | Prepared Mustard | None |
Chicken Mixture
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Chicken | cooked, finely chopped (approximately 3 1/2 chicken breasts) |
| 1 cup | Almonds | salted, chopped |
| 4 tbsp | Pimiento-Stuffed Olives | chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Whip the Butter Base
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup butter, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp prepared mustard.
- Beat the mixture vigorously using a hand mixer until it is light, fluffy, and uniform in texture.
Step 2: Prepare and Fold
- Divide the whipped butter mixture into fourths.
- Gently fold in the 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken, 1 cup chopped salted almonds, and 4 tbsp chopped pimiento-stuffed olives until thoroughly combined and a spreadable consistency is achieved.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and let soften slightly at room temperature before serving.
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