Brazilian Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 500 gWhite chicken
- 1 pcCarrot (medium, about 100g, grated)
- 1 pcMalus domestica Borkhausen (about 150g, diced small)
- 1 pcApium graveolens (stalk, finely chopped)
- 0.5 pcOnion (finely chopped)
- 150 gCorn (drained)
- 100 gGreen peas (drained)
- 50 gRaisin
- 200 gMayonnaise
- 15 mllemon juice
- 10 gParsley (fresh, chopped)
- 100 gCrispy shoestring potatoes
- 1 pinchPepper (to taste)
Method
Fine strands of chilled chicken sit among crisp apple cubes, grated carrot and plump raisins. Lemon brightens the creamy mayonnaise dressing; add the shoestring potatoes at the last moment so they stay crisp.
- 1
Place the chicken breast in a saucepan of cold salted water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, keeping the water from boiling hard. Drain, cool completely, then pull the meat into fine strands by hand.
- 2
Grate the carrot. Cut the apple into small, even dice, then finely chop the celery and half onion. Keep the pieces small so each forkful carries several textures.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooled chicken, carrot, apple, celery, onion, drained corn, drained peas, raisins and parsley. Toss gently so the apple keeps its shape.
- 4
Fold in the mayonnaise and lemon juice with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper, mixing only until everything is coated and the ingredients remain intact.
- 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, fold in the shoestring potatoes briefly or scatter them over the top to keep them crisp.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- Let the chicken cool before shredding; warm meat breaks into dry strands and loosens the mayonnaise.
- Drain the corn and peas thoroughly. Any excess water will thin the dressing as the salad chills.
- Keep the shoestring potatoes separate until serving; moisture from the salad softens them quickly.
How long does this dish keep?
Refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 2 days. Store the shoestring potatoes separately and add them just before serving. Do not freeze.
