Herbed Chicken Chutney Salad On Lettuce Leaves Recipes

CHICKEN IN LETTUCE LEAVES

Steps:

• In a bowl combine chicken, egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and salt together. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In another bowl combine next 5 ingredients (chilies - ginger).
• In a small bowl or cup combine green onions and garlic.
• In a fourth bowl or cup combine sherry, soy sauce, chili paste and sugar.
• Blend remaining cornstarch (1 tablespoon) and water in a small cup.
• Over high heat, heat oil in a wok or large skillet. When oil starts to smoke add chicken in batches and cook, stirring for 1 1/2 - 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and return wok to high heat. Add water chestnut mixture to wok and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Stir in green onion mixture and cook stirring for 10 seconds.
• Return chicken to wok and cook stirring constantly 30 seconds.
• Add sherry mixture and sesame oil.
• Restir dissolved cornstarch before adding to wok. Cooking stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
• Transfer mixture to a heated bowl.
• Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, and fold over to enclose mixture.
• Serve hot.

CURRIED CHICKEN CHUTNEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the chicken, grapes, water chestnuts, orange segments, and nuts.
• In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients; toss with chicken mixture.
• Serving Suggestion:.
• Pack chicken salad firmly into a medium bowl, or individual ramekins.
• Cover and chill until serving time.
• Carefully tip out salad onto a platter, or individual salad plates, of mixed baby lettuce leaves.
• Garnish with fresh snipped parsley, chervil or chives.
• Makes 4 servings.

CHUTNEY-CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the chutney, mayonnaise dressing, and currey powder. Add chicken, grapes, and toasted almonds; toss gently to coat.
• Serve chicken mixture on lettuce leaves. If desired, garnish with cherries.

HERBED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND TOSSED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill. Serve as a sandwich on multigrain bread with lettuce or on top of a bed of fresh field greens.
• VARIATIONS:.
• You can substitute almonds or pecans for the walnuts as well as mix in any of your favorite herbs for a flavor that suits you. If you don't have fresh herbs available, dry ones will work too.