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Chicken Salad My Way

When bake my day was first thought up, (before i got my shop) we were a bake to order bakery and were at farmers markets and such but you really couldn't get anything unless you placed an ord.

Recipe Summary Chicken Salad My Way

My mom really likes the DC Chicken Salad at Corner Bakery, so I came up with a copy that tastes as good as the real thing. Enjoy!

Ingredients | Bake My Day Bakery

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root

1 star anise pod (Optional)

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

½ cup mayonnaise

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground black pepper

1 pinch paprika

½ teaspoon honey

½ cup diced celery

½ cup diced apples

¼ cup diced red onion

¼ cup chopped raisins

¼ cup chopped walnuts

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root

Directions

Place the 1-inch piece of ginger and star anise in a pot of water over medium-heat and bring to a boil. Add chicken to the water. Lower heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is no longer pink the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Once cool to the touch, dice into bite-sized pieces.

Make a dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey; set aside.

Combine the diced chicken, celery, apple, onion, raisins, walnuts and 2 teaspoons minced ginger in a bowl. Drizzle dressing into the chicken mixture; stir until pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Info | Bake My Day Bakery

prep: 30 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 8 hrs total: 8 hrs 45 mins Servings: 3 Yield: 3 cups

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