Brazilian chicken salad (salpicão)
Discover the vibrant flavors of Brazilian cuisine with our Chicken Salad (Salpicão) recipe! Featuring tender chicken breasts, crunchy carrots, sweet apples, and plump raisins, this dish is enhanced with fresh parsley, red onion, and a zesty lime kick. A creamy blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, with a touch of salt, black pepper, and coriander, brings it all together for a refreshing and hearty meal. Perfect for any occasion!
- 24 May 2025
- Cook time 12 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 13 Ingredients
Salpicão is a popular Brazilian chicken salad that is often served at family gatherings and celebrations. This vibrant dish is a delightful combination of shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, fruits, and a creamy dressing, offering a burst of flavors and textures. Perfect for any occasion, it is both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until they’re fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken into thin strips using two forks or your hands.
- Peel and dice the carrots.
- Core the apples and chop them into small pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion.
- Chop the fresh parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grated carrots, chopped apples, raisins, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a smaller bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, salt, black pepper, and coriander leaves.
- Squeeze the juice of the lime into the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the salad base.
- Toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled. This salad can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side.
Tips:
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time on cooking the chicken breasts.
- Ensure the carrots and apples are finely julienned or shredded for the best texture.
- Soak raisins in warm water for a few minutes to plump them up before adding to the salad.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to achieve your preferred salad consistency.
- Season the salad well and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Brazilian chicken salad, or salpicão, is a versatile and delicious dish that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With its mix of savory chicken, crunchy vegetables, sweet fruits, and creamy dressing, it provides a complex and satisfying flavor profile. Whether you serve it as a side or a main dish, this salad is bound to impress your guests.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 370 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 360kcal | 18% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 33g | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 33g | 9% |
| Fiber 4.63g | 12% |
| Sugar 24g | 23% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 14g | 17% |
| Saturated 3.38g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 100mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 280ug | 31% |
| Choline 120mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 0.45mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 12mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 1.13mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B9 30ug | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 0.73ug | 30% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E 1.52mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K 50ug | 41% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 110mg | 8% |
| Copper, Cu 0.16mg | 18% |
| Iron, Fe 1.19mg | 11% |
| Magnesium, Mg 60mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus, P 380mg | 31% |
| Potassium, K 840mg | 25% |
| Selenium, Se 33ug | 62% |
| Sodium, Na 400mg | 27% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.38mg | 13% |
| Water | |
| Water 290g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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