Ingredients

  • 1 poached chicken, 3 1/2 pounds
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup drained capers
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or to taste
  • salt to taste, if desired
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 8 to 12 slices rye bread, either freshly toasted or left untoasted
  • Pickle strips, radishes or cherry tomatoes, for garnish

Method

  • Strip the cooked chicken meat from the bones and cut it into bitesize pieces.
  • There should be about 3 1/2 cups.
  • Put the meat into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the celery, onion and capers.
  • Blend together the yogurt, mayonnaise and vinegar and add to the chicken mixture.
  • Add salt, pepper, parsley and scallions and toss to blend.
  • Use the bread to make sandwiches, garnished, if desired, with pickle strips, radishes, cherry tomatoes or any garnish of your choice.