Spicy Chicken and Corn Salad
c. 1980s · typewriter
30 min prep
chickensaladcornpeanutcold-dishentertaining
Ingredients
- 1.2 roasted chicken, skinned and sliced into bite-size pieces; some skin sliced into strips
- 2.2 cup corn, blanched; cut or whole baby corn
- 3.1 red pepper, sliced into diamond shapes
- 4.1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
- 5.0.5 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), optional
- 6.salt and black pepper, milled; to taste
- 7.0.33 cup sunflower oil, for dressing
- 8.2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, for dressing
- 9.2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter, for dressing
- 10.0.25 teaspoon ground cumin, for dressing
- 11.0.5 teaspoon curry powder, for dressing
- 12.1 chilli, chopped; for dressing
- 13.1 clove garlic, crushed; for dressing
- 14.0.5 teaspoon honey, for dressing
- 15.salt and black pepper, milled; for dressing
Method
- 1.Skin and slice chicken into bite-size pieces. Cut some of the skin into strips.
- 2.Mix together the chicken pieces, strips of skin, corn, red pepper, spring onion and coriander if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3.Make a dressing of the oil, vinegar, peanut butter, cumin, curry powder, chilli, garlic, honey, salt and pepper.
- 4.Toss chicken with dressing.
- 5.Garnish with rocket or baby lettuce leaves.
Notes
- The original notes: 'I double the dressing and use as much as needed.'
- The salad uses 2 whole pre-roasted chickens — the prep time does not include roasting time.
- Serve at room temperature for best flavour.