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Pinoy Style Chicken Macaroni Salad

This is a recipe for Pinoy Style Chicken Macaroni Salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 8
Calories: 577kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits 20. oz
  • 1 cup minced carrot
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 8 to 10 cups water for boiling chicken and macaroni

Salad dressing

  • 220 ml. Lady's Choice Mayonnaise
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons juice from the canned tidbits
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional

Instructions

  • Boil 5 cups water in a cooking pot. Add chicken breasts. Cover the pot and continue to boil for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot. Let it cool down.
  • Boil remaining water in a clean pot. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Put-in the elbow macaroni and then cook according to package instructions. Drain the water. Set the macaroni aside.
  • Meanwhile, manually shred the chicken breasts. Set aside.
  • Prepare the dressing by combining all the Salad dressing ingredients (see above). Mix well.
  • Add macaroni. Toss until well blended.
  • Add pineapple tidbits, carrots, raisins, shredded chicken, and cheese. Continue to toss.
  • Adjust the flavor by adding more salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper, only if needed.
  • Top with more cheese. Cover the bowl and chill inside the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • Serve! Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2830IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.5mg