I don’t know about you but I will ALWAYS choose a hometown restaurant over a chain anytime!! One of my favorite sandwich places back home is Stoby’s. They are famous for their cheese dip and train car dining! – yep old fashioned train car remodeled into a restaurant! There are now two of them. One is in Conway and one in Russellville. If you’re ever nearby you otta stop in. You won’t be disappointed- I garuntee!!
It’s been perfect summertime sandwich weather lately and I thought you might like to try out one of my favorite Stoby’s recipe.
Stoby’s chicken Salad
1 whole chicken (I prefer to use 5-6 chicken breast)
2 gal water ( a bit less if you use the breast)
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
3 sticks celery (2 sticks chopped)
3/4 c. sliced almonds
1 c. seedless grapes (white or red)
BASE:
2c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 c. soy sauce
In large pot place whole chicken (or 5-6 chicken breasts) in 2 gallons of water; add 1 stick celery(whole) curry powder, salt, pepper. Boil for 1 hour- (boil 30 minutes if using chicken breasts). while chicken is cooking prepare the base. Combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Remove chicken from pot. Carefully debone chicken on a cutting board. Cut chicken into small pieces. In a large mixing bowl combine chicken, base, chopped celery, almonds, and grapes. Stir until completely mixed together. Chill immediately. Ready to serve in 2 hours. Serves 4 to 6- More or less almonds & grapes according to taste. Very good served on a wheat berry bread, cranberry bread, or even just a bed of lettuce!!!
