CURRIED CHICKEN

SALAD PAPAYA BOATS

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Remembering Sunny Hawaiian Days
This recipe is inspired by a favorite dish that was served at the Outrigger Canoe
Club when I was a kid growing up in Honolulu. Curry and papaya go together
beautifully. This curried and fruit-enhanced chicken salad is served chilled in a
half papaya. It makes for a perfect luncheon dish on a hot day or a light supper
on a warm evening.
Here is a picture of my family circa 1960's on the seawall of the Outrigger Canoe
Club
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My Version
I don't know what all went in to the original Outrigger Canoe Club dish other
than chicken, curry, mayo and papaya. I have come up with my own rendition
which includes chunks of tart apple, dried cherries, celery, green onions and lime.
I use Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise, which I love. You have to try it to
understand why it is so much better than traditional American mayo. Learn more
about this near-cult ingredient on this post.

A Word About Curry Powder

Every curry powder is a little bit different. Most curry powders include turmeric,
cumin, coriander, chili peppers and fenugreek. Other ingredients often found in
curries include ginger, garlic, black pepper, mustard, cinnamon and more. The
take away is all curry powder is not the same. So experiment with different
powders until you find one you like. Likewise, curry powders come in different
strengths, so I recommend starting with a tablespoon, mixing, tasting and adding
more until you get the flavor and potency you prefer.

The Trick To Making Papaya Boats

Slice the papaya in half lengthwise and use a spoon to gently scoop out the
seeds. Flip the halves over so the cut side is down and slice off a thin piece at
the highest point. By removing this piece you create a flat bottom so your
papaya boat won't roll around on your plate. Also, did you know papaya seeds
are edible? They have a peppery flavor and can be used in salad dressings either
whole or ground up.

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Roast Chicken
This dish can be made very quickly if you use a store-bought roast chicken.
Alternatively, roast two chickens for dinner, eat one the first night and save the
 second one for this curried chicken salad the next day. Roasting two chickens is
always a great "Cook once, eat twice" strategy. See my post to learn how I make
roasted beer can chicken without the beer can.
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Curried Chicken Salad Papaya Boats

Prep 30 mins
Total 30 mins
Yield 6 servings
Chilled papaya halves are filled with a curried chicken salad filled with dried
cherries and diced apples. Topped with chopped macadamia nuts, this salad is
the perfect hot weather meal.

Ingredients
 ½ cup mayonnaise (I use Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise)

 1 - 2 T curry powder, to taste

 Zest and juice from 1 lime

 1 T honey

 ¼ t fresh ground black pepper

 ½ t kosher salt

 4 cups chopped roast chicken

 3 stalks celery, finely diced

 2 green onions, finely sliced (green and white parts)

 1 tart apple, finely diced (use green or tart red such as Envy apple)

 ½ cup dried cherries or yellow raisins)

 3 papayas, halved and seeded

 ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts

 Instructions
1. Make the curry dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, curry, lime zest and juice,
pepper and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings.

2. Combine chicken, celery, green onions, apples and dried cherries in a bowl. Toss with
dressing. Fill each papaya with a big scoop of the curried chicken. Top with chopped
macadamia nuts.

Notes
Curried chicken can be made a day in advance and refrigerated until served.
Courses Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine New American, Hawaiian

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Curried Chicken Salad Papaya Boats

Prep 30 mins
Total 30 mins
Author Something New For Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Chilled papaya halves are filled with a curried chicken salad filled with dried
cherries and diced apples. Topped with chopped macadamia nuts, this salad is
the perfect hot weather meal.

Ingredients
 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise)
 1 - 2 T curry powder, to taste

 Zest and juice from 1 lime

 1 T honey

 1/4 t fresh ground black pepper

 1/2 t kosher salt

 4 cups chopped roast chicken

 3 stalks celery, finely diced

 2 green onions, finely sliced (green and white parts)

 1 tart apple, finely diced (use green or tart red such as Envy apple)

 1/2 cup dried cherries or yellow raisins)

 3 papayas, halved and seeded

 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Instructions
1. Make the curry dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, curry, lime zest and juice,
pepper and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings.

2. Combine chicken, celery, green onions, apples and dried cherries in a bowl. Toss with
dressing. Fill each papaya with a big scoop of the curried chicken. Top with chopped
macadamia nuts.