POLYNESIAN CHICKEN SALAD
After decades of sad salads made from cold iceberg lettuce and flavorless supermarket tomatoes, the people of the 1970s were ready for salad excitement. They started including "exotic" ingredients like mandarin oranges and macadamia nuts that had become readily available in supermarkets. Then they added lots of mayonnaise and sour cream (because this is still America) and served it all on a few leaves of iceberg lettuce, because that's what officially makes things a salad. Eventually we wised up and realized that Polynesian chicken salad shouldn't be considered a "healthy" salad -- but goshdarnit is it ever tasty (seriously).
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 first course servings or 4 entree servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken, then rip into small pieces and set aside. Remove the meat and discard the carcass, then shred the meat into small pieces.
- Drain the canned pineapple, reserving the juice. Put the pineapple in a large bowl with the chicken meat, drained mandarin oranges, celery, carrots and grapes.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garam masala, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add a bit of the reserved pineapple juice to thin out until pourable.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken skin and macadamia nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and the skin is crispy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss well to coat.
- Line four plates with whole iceberg lettuce leaves, then mound some chicken salad in the center of each. Top each salad with chicken skin and macadamia nuts. Serve immediately.
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Josim Ali
[email protected]I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Anabelle Garcia
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
matara Wright
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a hard time finding creative ways to use up leftover chicken, but this salad is always a winner.
Matty Stpeter
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.
Roman Reings
[email protected]This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.
FK SUJON KOBIR
[email protected]This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are all high-quality, and the flavor is amazing.
penny thomas
[email protected]I've tried several different Polynesian chicken salad recipes, and this one is by far the best. The dressing is perfect, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Prince
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet pineapple and the crunchy almonds.
MD Abu Bokor
[email protected]I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Faizan Channa
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.
Kristel Khoury
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. However, I'm so glad I did! The dressing is light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.
az edits09
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a hard time finding creative ways to use up leftover chicken, but this salad is always a winner.
Muttea Syed
[email protected]I was looking for a new chicken salad recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try! The dressing is delicious, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
King Master
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy dressing and the crunchy almonds. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish.
Ahmad Sulaiman
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Suahil Acharya
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I'm so glad I did! The pineapple adds a subtle sweetness to the salad that really complements the other flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.
Donegan Rory
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the salad is so refreshing. I love that it's also a healthy option.
Dysfunctional Business
[email protected]This Polynesian Chicken Salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy dressing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.