Recipe for cooking mandarin chicken salad

Super Salad Recipes :: Chicken and other Poultry Salads

Mandarin Chicken Salad

Posted by kdipaolo at recipegoldmine.com 6/22/01 6:57:06 am

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts,
    cut into 1/2-in. cubes
1/2 C. water
1/3 C. vinegar
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 to 1/2 C. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. minced parsley
2 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. dried minced onion
1 (10 oz.) pkg. ready-to-serve salad or
    4 C. torn lettuce
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 C. chow mein noodles
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. sliced almonds

In a skillet, Mix together chicken, water, vinegar, brown sugar,1 Tbsp. oil, soy sauce and bouillon. Cook and stir over med. heat for 15-20 min. or until chicken is tender and liquid has evaporated.

Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, onion and remaining oil until blended. Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with oranges, chicken mixture and chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with green onion and almonds. Serve with dressing.

Yield: 4 servings.