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Cherry Orange Chicken Salad with Candied Walnuts


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Juicy rotisserie chicken chunks, fresh chopped cherries, orange zest and candied walnuts mixed together with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo. Delicious combo!


Ingredients

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  • 1 Rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones (or 4 cups shredded chicken)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cherries (pits removed)
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine shredded chicken, celery, cherries, a pinch of salt/pepper, orange zest and orange juice. Pulse about 8 to 10 times, or until your preferred desired consistency (some like it chunky, some don’t). Place in a covered bowl and chill in the fridge while moving on to the next step.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the walnuts, butter and sugar. Set to medium heat and stir occasionally. When liquids begin to simmer, stir often and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Empty the nuts onto a piece of parchment paper and spread them out to cool.
  3. Remove the bowl of chicken mixture from the fridge and stir in the mayo and nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: American