Mandarin Chicken Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/2 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons minced parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1 (10 ounce) package ready-to-serve salad or 4 cups torn lettuce
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup chow mein noodles
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions

1. In a skillet, combine chicken, water, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce and bouillon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and liquid has evaporated.
2. Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, onion and remaining oil until blended.
3. Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with oranges, chicken mixture and chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with green onion and almonds.
4. Serve with dressing.

Attribution

Posted by kdipaolo at Recipe Goldmine 6/22/01 6:57:06 am.