Chicken Fiesta - delicious & fabulously versatile!
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 +
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Chicken Fiesta - delicious & fabulously versatile!
Description
This Chicken Fiesta salad mixes diced, skinless cooked chicken with halved grapes to bring bursts of sweetness and juicy texture. The dressing combines mayonnaise and whipped cream for a light, creamy base, enriched with curry paste or powder for mild warmth and depth. Apricot jam or mango chutney adds a gentle fruitiness and sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor complexity.
The salad is chilled before serving to blend flavors and improve texture. It is versatile in use: it can be served over cold rice with salad or used as a sandwich filling. Omitting whipped cream when using as a sandwich spread keeps it firmer and less creamy.
The balance of spice, sweet fruit, and creamy dressing gives this dish a distinctive profile suitable for casual meals and easy use of leftover chicken.
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken skin removed & chopped, leftover cooked
- 100 g grape halved, red and green, seedless
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 140 ml whipping cream whipped, double or whipping cream
- 2 tsp curry paste or curry powder to taste
- 1 tbsp apricot jam or mango chutney
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the mayonnaise, whipped cream, curry paste or curry powder and apricot jam or mango chutney.
- Fold in the chicken and grapes and season to taste.
- Chill.
- Serve with cold rice and salad or use as a sandwich filling if making a smaller quantity.
Notes
- Omit the whipped cream when using Chicken Fiesta as a sandwich filling for easier spreading and less creaminess.
- Adjust curry paste or powder according to your preferred spice level.
- Mix ingredients by eye and taste to achieve desired flavor balance.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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