Bird Of Paradise Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Bird Of Paradise Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 1/2 cups peeled peeled cored cubed fresh pineapple; 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed; 1 ripe papaya; lettuce leaf; 6 bunches red grapes (for garnish); Dressing; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups peeled peeled cored cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed
1 ripe papaya
lettuce leaf
6 bunches red grapes (for garnish)
Dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

1
Put the chicken in a large bowl; add in pineapple, grapes, and mango (if you are not serving right away, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours; if you refrigerate longer, the pineapple tends to give off its juices).
2
To make the dressing: whisk the mayonnaise, orange juice, and zest together in a small bowl.
3
Stir in 1/4 cup nuts.
4
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently but thoroughly.
5
Peel the papaya, using a vegetable peeler.
6
Cut it in half, remove the seeds, and the cut it vertically into even slices.
7
Line individual plates with lettuce leaves; mound the chicken salad in the middle of the plate; arrange papaya slices around the salad along with a cluster of grapes.
8
Sprinkle with remaining nuts; serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken, 1 1/2 cups peeled peeled cored cubed fresh pineapple, 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved, 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Bird Of Paradise Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bird Of Paradise Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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