Description
My mom really likes the DC Chicken Salad at Corner Bakery, so I came up with a copy that tastes as good as the real thing. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
- 1 star anise pod (Optional)
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch paprika
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced apples
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped raisins
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
Instructions
- Place the 1-inch piece of ginger and star anise in a pot of water over medium-heat and bring to a boil. Add chicken to the water. Lower heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is no longer pink the middle
- 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Once cool to the touch
- dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Make a dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- and honey; set aside.
- Combine the diced chicken
- celery
- apple
- onion
- raisins
- walnuts and 2 teaspoons minced ginger in a bowl. Drizzle dressing into the chicken mixture; stir until pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 3