THE BEST CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

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Make it in advance, refridgerate until cold and add the cashews just before serving. From "Barefoot Contessa" cookbook.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 whole chicken breasts, bone in,skin on
olive oil
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup major grey chutney
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup medium-diced celery
1/4 cup chopped scallion, white and green parts
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a pan and rub the skin with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle well with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked.
  • Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken in large bite size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder and 1 1/2 t.salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well.
  • Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavours to blend.
  • Add the cashews and serve the salad at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.4, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 1253.7, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 35

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