LEMON/GINGER CHICKEN SALAD
i got this recipe from 1 of the cooks at a catering company when I lived in Houston, TX. They sold theirs for $75.00 for 1/2 gallon. I kicked it up a little. I shared it with my friend for a Mother's Day Brunch at her church, and it was a smash hit!
Provided by Carol Kostantinovich
Categories Chicken Salads
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Poach Chicken in 1 cup water and 1 cup chicken broth, the juice of 1 lemon and the ginger peeled and coarsely chopped into small pieces. Remove chicken and set aside to cool.
- 2. Make Mayonnaise (See ingredients list) Whisk egg yolks until light yellow. Add dry ingredients and whisk to incorporate. In small bowl, mix lemon juice and white wine vinegar to combine. Add to egg yolk and dry ingredients mixture and whisk together until mixture starts to thicken on back of wooden spoon. Start to slowly add oil of choice, drizzling into egg mixture , whisking briskly. As emulsion starts to thicken more. Increase flow of oil to thin steady stream until 1/2 cup is used. Add rest of lemon juice mixture. Continue in this manner until all oil has been added to emulsion. Refrigerate to cool and ready to use makes about 2 cups. Extra keeps in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- 3. Clean celery. Remove strings and finely dice. Wash and dry grapes and cut in half. Cut cooled chicken breasts into about 2 inch cubes
- 4. Combine about 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream,sugar, 1/2 t grated lemon rind, 1/2 t finely grated ginger, salt & white pepper to taste in small bowl. Stir well to combine
- 5. In large bowl, add cooled chicken cubes, celery, grapes and nuts and mix lightly. Add mayonnaise & sour cream mixture to chicken and stir well to combine. Taste to adjust seasonings and mayo until to your liking.
- 6. Cover and chill at least 2 hrs. before serving. I usually serve on lettuce leaves or in avocado halves. Makes a nice brunch or light lunch meal.
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Dewan Bhatti
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon and ginger.
Glenda Theko
[email protected]I love the bright, tangy flavor of this salad. It's the perfect summer dish.
Tina Kinder
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Natacha Lompre
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so well-balanced.
Sukruthy jomon
[email protected]This is my go-to chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the addition of the ginger, it gives it a really unique flavor.
Mohammed Slait
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I loved this salad. The lemon flavor really shines through and the chicken is cooked perfectly.
Samuel Pillay
[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 and it still tastes great.
Amin Mohamed
[email protected]Yum!
Espressocookie838
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dressing was tangy and refreshing.
S.S Sujon Shak
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chanray Matthys
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Rohan Raj
[email protected]I love this recipe! The combination of lemon and ginger is so refreshing and flavorful. I also appreciate that it's a healthy dish that's easy to make.
Pavel Augusto Ritto Mijangos
[email protected]This lemonginger chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the bright, tangy flavor and the tender, juicy chicken. I'll definitely be making this again soon.