HELP!!! Swiss Chalet?

[crazycrazyfool]

Hi everyone I am new here. I should have thought to ask here but instead ask every canadian I meet.

When I lived in canada there was a chicken place called Swiss Chalet...its a rotiserie chicken and french fry place.

I managed to find a close to recipe for the famous chalet sauce.....

but for the life of me I can't figure out what spice they put on their chicken....

Also I am unable to fiugure out how to make their french fries? Is it a special potato or how would they cook it. I have been told its montreal style bbq?

I am going thru withdrawls HELP ME PLEASE

[Aline]

We just ate there Thursday. We go once a month. They've changed their french fries a long time ago. It's just regular homemade fries.

You can buy Swiss Chalet Gravy and Swiss Chalet Dipping Sauce at grocery stores here in Canada. It's a dry mix. I use the dipping sauce dry mix to sprinkle my whole chicken with before roasting it. I also baste it with the dipping sauce now and then. It tastes the same as in the restaurant, except it's a little saltier.

So next time you're in Canada, just go to a grocery store and buy several packages of the dipping sauce! LOL

FYI, they have a new appetizer... bite-sized seasoned dry ribs served with sweet chili sauce! Soooo good!! Our waiter said that it's been on the menu for 2 weeks, and they sold out before the weekend the first week!

Aline

[Cookbook_Junkie]

If you figure it out please let me know. I LOVE SC! Every time I go to Canada I HAVE to eat there. I even take a cooler and buy an extra chicken to bring home (prob some boarder crossing law there I am breaking but it is so good!)

Lisa

[Mistascuba]

A customer of mine is a Swiss Chalet chef. Here is how to make almost perfect Swiss Chalet Chicken. The magic spice they use on the chicken skin is nothing more than SALT!!!


Liberally salt a whole chicken.
Method 1
Slowly rotersserie the chicken on low heat on your barbaque with the top down and some smoking chips until chicken is cooked and golden brown and crispy. It is best to watch it the entire time to dowse grease fire flareups that might burn the chicken. This method is best but may take a full hour and a half

Method 2
Place liberally salted chicken on a rack inside an oven bag liberally dusted on the inside with flour. Bake at 350F for about an hour until skin is golden brown and crispy.

The dipping sauce may be purchased in powdered form at most Canadian foodchains ie A&P Sobeys and Lowblaws for about $2 a packet.

You can try to replicate the fries by using fresh cut Yukon Gold potatoes deep fried in peanut oil until golden brown and crispy.

I have used both methods and have impressed not only myself but many guests. You must serve with the authentic dipping sauce for the true experiance.
Enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Moskam]

Hey , and hello ......



I used to go to SC all the time, and I would have this chicken almandine.... but they don't serve it anymore, would any one have a recipe for the sauce??
That would be just great.........

Thanks
Marilyn

[Kitchen Witch]

Moskam - I don't have SW's recipe - but I will keep looking -

will this help at all?

Chicken Almondine

10 ounces chicken breast 1/2 inch pieces
1 each garlic clove minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 1/2 cups milk, skim
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, powdered
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parsley leaves finely chopped
3 cups noodles cooked, hot
2 tablespoons almonds sliced, toasted
1 teaspoon almonds sliced, toasted


Coat a 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.

Add chicken, garlic and black pepper, and sauté until cooked, about 3 - 4 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet.

Add milk and chicken granules to pan drippings.

Stir well, scraping sides and bottomwith a flat spatula.

Whisk in flour and blend well.

Add chicken, salt and parsley.

Cook until slightly thickened, stirring with a flat spatula, about 3 - 4 minutes.

Toss hot cooked noodles and top with almonds

[imascousa]

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this forum and I'm looking forward to hearing all your great ideas and information. For starters, I wonder if anyone can tell me what's in the spinach salad dressing..? It's one of the nicest dressings I've ever tasted, but I have no idea how it's made. I'd really appreciate it if anyone can provide some thoughts or information on that. Thanks, y'all!

[dlvanveelen]

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this forum and I'm looking forward to hearing all your great ideas and information. For starters, I wonder if anyone can tell me what's in the spinach salad dressing..? It's one of the nicest dressings I've ever tasted, but I have no idea how it's made. I'd really appreciate it if anyone can provide some thoughts or information on that. Thanks, y'all!

I'm pretty sure it's just Poppyseed dressing, which you shouldn't have trouble finding on google!

[CanadianShe_Wolf]

could be poppy seed BUT could be honey mustard too...

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Mix your way to homemade honey mustard dressing in five minutes or less.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutesIngredients:
•1 cup mayonnaise
•5 tablespoons honey
•5 tablespoons mustard
•1 teaspoon paprika
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together, and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Yield: Approximately 13 ounces

[CanadianShe_Wolf]

Famous Poppy Seed Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients
•2 teaspoon poppy seeds
•4 teaspoons ground mustard
•1/2 cup cider vinegar
•5 1/2 teaspoons grated onion
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 cup sugar
•1 cup oil
How to Make
Add all the ingredients for the poppy salad dressing in a small bowl. Add the oil and whisk the ingredients. Refrigerate before serving.

Creamy Poppy Seed Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients
•2 teaspoons poppy seeds
•1 cup orange juice
•1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
•1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
•3 teaspoons sugar
•3 teaspoons lemon juice
•1/4 teaspoon pepper
How to Make
Combine all the ingredients and place it in a jar. Shake the bottle well, cover and refrigerate till further use.

Lemon Poppy Seed Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients
•1 tablespoon poppy seeds
•1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon peel
•1/2 cup light mayonnaise
•1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
•1/2 cup low-fat milk
•4 tablespoons white sugar
•2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
How to Make
In a small bowl add the cream, mayonnaise, sugar, poppy seeds, vinegar and the lemon peel. Whisk the ingredients to form a smooth paste. Cover and refrigerate till further use.

Low Fat Poppy Seed Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients
•1 tablespoon poppy seeds
•1 cup low fat yogurt
•Juice of one lemon
•1 tablespoon sugar
•1/4 cup olive oil
•1 pound baby spinach
•1 pint of quartered strawberries
•2 tablespoons toasted almonds
How to Make
To make this delicious low fat strawberry dressing, combine yogurt, lemon, poppy seeds, salt, sugar and mix well. Add in the olive oil slowly and whisk the dressing. Chill the mixture before you add the spinach and strawberries. Toss the dressing and sprinkle the toasted almonds on top.

Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients
•2 tablespoon poppy seeds
•3 tablespoons sesame seeds
•1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
•1 cup honey
•1/2 teaspoon paprika
•1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
•1 cup vegetable oil
How to Make
Combine the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, honey, oil, sauce and the paprika in a small jar and place the lid tightly on. Blend all the ingredients by shaking the ingredients well.

[Chef_P]

Swiss Chalet Chicken is covered in salt~ Season Salt that is.

Try standing the chicken on a bunt pan a la "beer can" style with another pan under to catch any dripping.

Optional: to brine your chicken but nice idea.Rub the outside of the bird with some olive oil and just before you take it out-or just after baste it with butter. Before will help crisp up the skin nicely but make sure to watch it carefully.

The sauce in the package is the closest thing your going to get to theirs but it still is not the same. You can purchase the sauce and store some in the freezer.Just put it into a more freezer friendly. If using the packaged gunk use chicken broth instead of water.

Don't forget the rolls and butter. (my weakness)

[carolc]

HELP any one know how to make the "old chicken salad" I used to get it all the time it came in a large bowl with large lettuce leaves in the middle was the best creamy chicken salad mixture on top it had pieces of tomato and eggs it was so good they stopped selling it though any help would be appreciated.