WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD IN PHYLLO CUPS

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In 'The Big Book of Appetizers'. The cumin seems out of place in this recipe, so I would omit it. If you choose to use it, be mindful, it is a strong spice and can easily overpower. I'd start low and add to taste.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 50 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups red seedless grapes
1 cup diced celery
3 sweet tart apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Braeburn, Mutsu, Golden Delicious)
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 lemons, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ground cumin (this is a strong-flavored spice, I would start low and add to taste)
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste
50 phyllo dough, cups

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine the chicken, stock, white wine, bay leaf, and thyme; heat over medium heat until the liquid simmers.
  • Cover pan and decrease heat to low; simmer the chicken, covered, until it is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Let the chicken cool in the liquid, remove it from the pan, and cut the chicken into small dice; chill until ready to use.
  • Combine the grapes, celery, apple, walnuts, zest, and lemon juice in a big bowl; add in the chicken, mayonnaise, cumin, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper; refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Fill phyllo cups with cold chicken salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 215.4, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.5

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