Venezuelan Christmas is a mix of family, friends, gifts, ornaments, lights and good food. At dinner on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve never lacks the typical chicken salad, which by its explosion of flavors and easy access to its ingredients is one of the best options. Out of holiday season, we find as a contour or as an appetizer. Always excellent choice at our meetings.
Ingredients
1 breast of Hen | |
3 Carrots | |
5 larges Potatoes | |
1 small can of Peas | |
Mayonnaise (3 to 4 tablespoons) | |
1 Green Apple | |
Juice of half a Lemon | |
Salt | |
Pepper |
Utensils
Pot |
Colander |
Bowl |
Container |
Cutting board |
Knife |
Spoon |
Salad bowl |
Preparation
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In a pot with plenty of water put rustic cut vegetables of your choice (usually carrot, leek, coriander…) and the chicken breast to cook for an hour until the meat is tender.
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Remove the breast and when cold shred into fine threads (Strain and reserve the chicken broth for future preparations).
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In a saucepan with abundant water and salt boil the potatoes and carrots (remember that carrots take longer to soften so you can place them a few minutes before the potatoes) they should be soft but firm so they do not become puree.
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Strain, peel, wash and cut into regular cubes.
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Cut the apple into regular small cubes and add the juice of half a lemon to prevent rapid oxidation.
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In a sufficiently large bowl mix all ingredients including the peas.
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Add mayonnaise with an encircling movement in order to not break them, cover and keep in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving