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Salpicão de Frango - Brazilian Chicken Salad

Brazilian Chicken Salad, or Salpicão de Frango, is a super popular dish in Brazil. It's nothing more, nothing less than a few delicious veggies, tossed together with chicken, dressed with mayo, and traditionally topped with potato sticks or chips. Great for your next potluck or picnic. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 Tbsp brazilian sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic minced and 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 cup of chicken stock
  • 1 cup of shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup of green onions sliced
  • 1 cup of yellow corn
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise add more (or less) to your taste if you'd like
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • Potato Sticks or regular potato chips

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken breasts with some salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. Then, heat up the olive oil using the ‘saute’ function of your instant pot.
  3. When the oil is hot, saute the Brazilian Sofrito until fragrant, about 2 mins.
  4. Add the chicken, and brown both sides – about a minute per side.
  5. Then add the stock, close the pan, and set the instant pot to 25 mins on manual, and let it cook.
  6. After 25 mins, safely release the pressure, turn off and open the pan when you are able.
  7. Using a wooden spoon, “smash” the cooked chicken to shred it.
  8. Drain the stock (you can save it for to use another time), and let the chicken cool to room temperature.
  9. While the chicken cools, add the veggies to a large bowl, set aside.
  10. Add the mayo, the olive oil, vinegar and mustard to a small bowl, and whisk to combine.
  11. Combine the cooled chicken with the veggies and dress with the mayo mixture.
  12. Serve with salad greens topped with potato sticks or chips for crunch.
Bom Apetite!!

Nutrition Information

Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 267mg (11%) Potassium 540mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2823IU (56%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Potassium 540mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2823IU 56%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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