Chicken Salad Chick Maui Mama
Chicken Salad Chick Maui Mama is a delightful, tropical-flavored chicken salad that's easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering or meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken.
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder (optional) For added flavor.
For Added Crunch
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (cashews or pecans) For extra texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- If you haven’t done so already, cook the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and mayonnaise. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the diced pineapple, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Mix well but avoid mashing the ingredients.
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and curry powder if using. Stir to incorporate all the seasonings evenly throughout the mixture.
- Fold in the chopped nuts for an extra layer of texture and flavor.
Chill and Serve
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
You can serve this chicken salad on mixed greens, in sandwiches, or as a dip. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g