Deluxe Chicken Salad Supreme
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 large chickens 3 to 4 lb. each to make 6 to 8 cups cooked meat
- 4 tablespoons salad oil
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups mandarin oranges drained
- 2 cups pineapple chunks drained
- 3 cups green grapes halved
- Slivered almonds
- 3 cups diced celery
- 2 ½ cups raw rice
- 1 quart mayonnaise
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into pieces and boil until tender without adding any seasonings.
- Remove the skin and fat first.
- Remove the meat from the bones and cut it into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the salad oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt.
- Marinate the chicken in this mixture in the refrigerator overnight.
- Drain the mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and green grapes well.
- The next day, mix together the drained fruit, slivered almonds, and diced celery.
- Add this mixture to the marinated chicken.
- Cook the rice until tender in boiling water, then drain.
- Blanch the cooked rice with cold water, drain well, and add it to the chicken mixture.
- Add the mayonnaise to the mixture and mix well.
- Serve the deluxe chicken salad supreme with crackers and lettuce or in pocket bread.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
This deluxe chicken salad with its fruity and nutty flavors pairs well with a slightly sweet white wine such as a Riesling or a Gewürztraminer. These wines complement the richness of the salad while providing a refreshing balance.Nutritional Information
Calories: 750 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 48 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 18 g