Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Shredded Chicken Salad (Salpicão de Frango)
A beloved Brazilian staple, this shredded chicken salad is celebrated for its perfect balance of savory and sweet notes and how effortless it is to whip up.
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Ingredients
1 small whole roast chicken, shredded
100 g seedless raisins
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 apple, diced into small cubes
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups mayonnaise
1 pot natural yoghurt
Fresh basil, to taste
100 g seedless raisins
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 apple, diced into small cubes
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups mayonnaise
1 pot natural yoghurt
Fresh basil, to taste
Where to find ingredients
For the shredded chicken, use any leftover roast chicken from your Sunday dinner or grab a pre-cooked rotisserie bird from the deli section of your local supermarket. Raisins, celery, and apples are staples found in the produce and baking aisles of any major grocery store in Fiji. For the dressing, natural, unsweetened yoghurt is widely available in the dairy aisle, and standard mayonnaise can be found in the spreads section. Fresh basil and parsley are easy to pick up at local farmers' markets or the fresh herb section of your supermarket.
Preparation method
- Carefully shred all the meat from the roast chicken
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the raisins together with the chopped celery
- Drizzle the diced apple with the lemon juice so they stay fresh and bright
- Add the apple cubes into the bowl with the shredded chicken
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the natural yoghurt and mayonnaise until smooth
- Fold the fresh basil leaves into the creamy dressing
- Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture
- Toss everything gently until the salad is evenly coated in the creamy sauce
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley before serving it up to your guests
Observations
This recipe is a absolute go-to for family gatherings and weekend get-togethers here in Fiji. The blend of tender shredded chicken with the sweetness of fruit and the satisfying crunch of celery makes for a cooling, vibrant dish that is always a hit at the table.
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