sweet and savory curry chicken salad
This always gets rave reviews. I have been asked to make this for graduations, showers, and birthdays. It has such a unique flavor and is addicting. It makes a beautiful presentation on a large platter with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley on top. 1 hour seems like a lot of prep time, but that is the time it takes for the chicken to cool in the broth. Very easy!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
One of the best things about chicken salad is its versatility. This curry chicken salad has savory chicken, crunchy celery, and sweet raisins coated in a creamy and tangy curry mayonnaise. Bits of pineapple and flakes of coconut are folded in for a tropical twist. Sprinkled with crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley add last pops of flavor. Perfect for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 3 small onions
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup white raisins, soaked in hot water and drained
- 1 can pineapple tidbits, well drained (20 oz)
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- SAUCE
- 1/8 cup curry powder
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- GARNISH
- 1/2 pound bacon, fried and crumbled
- - fresh parsley
How To Make sweet and savory curry chicken salad
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Step 1Boil chicken with onions, carrots, salt, and pepper until tender. Cool the chicken in the broth. -
Step 2Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Discard all skin and gristle.
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Step 3Add celery, raisins, pineapple and coconut.
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Step 4To make the sauce, stir curry powder into mayonnaise and taste as it is added. Add broth and lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 5Add sauce to the chicken mixture. When ready to serve, arrange on a platter and sprinkle bacon bits. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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