Ingredients

• 7 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 2 pinches cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon lavender
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup sliced roasted almonds
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 bunch celery, chopped
• Dressing, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Clean the chicken thoroughly. Sprinkle salt, pepper, cayenne, lavender, lemon, and garlic on chicken. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. (Note: it is a good idea to check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer. It should be at least 165 degrees F).
3. Let chicken cool, and then pull it into small strips. Add roasted almonds, onions, celery, dressing and herbs. Mix together all ingredients in dressing, add to chicken and mix. Can be served by itself or on a sandwich.
4. Mix all ingredients together.