Every ingredient has a symbolic meaning!!! So not only did I forget how to make my own chicken salad, I didn’t remember it was a recipe I created, nor did I remember that it is in this cookbook – which I own! 1 Cup Fried Wonton Strips I’ve had to take my ipad into the kitchen to follow my own recipes, or at least be reminded of the ingredients, or oven temperature. Mimi, that is so funny! Now, I am going to the shelf to find my copy and search for your other recipes. Whoa! Love the addition of mango chutney in there. It’s a great cookbook! Think about chopped macadamias and dried cherries! What’s fun about this recipe is that you can mix up the nuts and add fruits – even dried fruits. I’m glad you unearthed the recipe. 4 Tablespoons Cilantro, Washed, Roughly Chopped I’m still surprised how often I use it. So funny to forget one’s own recipes. Thank you!! I mean it was specifically designed and prepared with the Commonwealth in mind for HRH Her Majesty the Queen . Grill the chicken just till barely pink so as to keep them tender. I love this story, Mimi! Cut the chicken into small pieces and place in a medium bowl. This salad has a mild curry flavor, but it’s flavorful, if that makes sense! Now about that chicken salad…….I love the flavors, mango chutney would do a real good number on that salad, and throw in some curry powder? I just got this recipe from my friend and it was soooo good I had to share it. . Easier said than done I know… I feel like I’m going nuts at times as I cannot remember things either. 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, I recommend Penzey’s sweet curry powder Like someone else said, reminds me of Coronation Chicken, my mum used to make it…delicious! lovely for the younger readers and those not travelling overmuch to read and try . Thank you. The chicken salad sounds like a much nicer version of coronation chicken. Learn how your comment data is processed. Recipes / Salad Dressings. Put all ingredients for the dressing in a jar and shake thoroughly. Recipes; POPULAR; THANKSGIVING; Search; Saves; Sign In; Profile Add a Recipe User Settings Log Out. Not that I created the concept of a chicken salad, mind you. I remember it was also bright golden-yellow. ADD YOUR PHOTO. Toss chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup dressing, and arrange on top of the salads. Don’t use mayonnaise myself but have been served this probably hundreds of times during my journey . I love this! I’d love to eat the entire bowl :). So many are too sharp, as this one was. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and then pour over the salad, tossing to coat. Yes, delightful . How cool!!! Grill the chicken just till barely pink so as to keep them tender. 1/2 cup chopped nuts, I used pistachios Probably best if you avoid in anytime in UK again It’s one of those old fashioned English recipes rarely made now though can be updated well by a good cook. In a cookbook. Add the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and stir gently. I forget because I have so many recipes posted and not until someone views it do I remember it! Set them aside to cool slightly. She lives just outside of Austin, so it’s always fun to visit. What a lovely memory to revisit. 1 Large or 2 Small heads of Romanie Lettuce I had Coronation chicken once, while visiting a castle, and I couldn’t eat it. Add the mixture to the chicken and combine them well. Great recipe and reminds me of Coronation Chicken which I used to make for every party we ever had and summer suppers. Broiled Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts Enter your email address to subscribe and receive new posts by email. Years ago, I visited a girlfriend in Texas to help with her daughter’s baby shower. Grill the chicken tenders in a skillet, with a little oil, seasoned first with salt and pepper. 1/2 cup chopped mangoes Set them aside to cool slightly. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. (1 c Seasoned rice vinegar Divide into 4 chilled serving bowls. Mimi's Cafe Chicken Chop Salad Menu Description: Slow-roasted chicken breast, red & green bell peppers, mandarin orange slices, basil, cilantro, chopped cabbage and romaine lettuce tossed in sesame dressing with fried wontons and sesame seeds. 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil 4 1/2 tbl. It’s quite heavy on mayonnaise but I think I thinned mine with a little single cream. :). Put all ingredients in a jar and shake thoroughly.) . 1/2 cup chopped celery