Brazilian chicken salad is a refreshing, creamy dish made with shredded chicken, apples, carrots, raisins, mayonnaise, and lime juice, then topped with crispy shoestring potatoes. Usually, I would serve this popular Brazilian recipe chilled and is perfect for warm weather or quick meals.
This Brazilian chicken salad is known for its balance of flavors and textures. It combines savory chicken with sweet fruit and a tangy dressing, creating a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. It’s a great option for lunch, dinner, or even gatherings.
One of the reasons Brazilian chicken salad is so popular is because it is easy to prepare and highly versatile.I tried it as a side dish, a main meal, or even used as a filling for sandwiches. The combination of simple ingredients and bold flavor makes it a staple in Brazilian cuisine.
What Is Salpicão?
Salpicão is a traditional Brazilian chicken salad that is especially popular during holidays and summer months. It typically includes shredded chicken, vegetables, fruit, and a creamy dressing, finished with crispy potato sticks for texture.
Why This Brazilian Chicken Salad Is So Good
- Quick and easy to prepare with simple ingredients
- Served cold, making it perfect for hot weather
- Balanced flavors: creamy, tangy, sweet, and savory
- Serve it as a main dish, side, or sandwich filling
- Great for meal prep and gatherings
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Brazilian Chicken Salad/Sandwich (Salpicão de Frango/Sanduíche)
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast fully cooked and shredded (½ kg)
- 1 large apple peeled, cored, and grated
- 1 small white onion grated
- 1 large carrot peeled, grated, and cooked al dente
- ⅓ cup black or green olives chopped
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup corn cooked
- ½ small red bell pepper deseeded and small diced
- 2 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 dash ground black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt (for a dairy-free version, use mayonnaise)
- 5.3 ounces shoestring potatoes (150g)
- 1 spring fresh parsley to decorate optional
- leaves Fresh lettuceto to decorate (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the 8 first ingredients, season with salt, pepper, and lime or lemon juice. Then, mix the mayonnaise or plain yogurt gently. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until chilled.
- Right before serving, mix ¼ of the shoestring potatoes into the chicken salad. Place the salad into a serving bowl and decorate with the lettuce leaves on the sides and with a sprig of fresh parsley on the top.
- Note: This salad is often served as a side dish for Christmas, but we also enjoy it all year round in Brazil. It can also be used to make sandwiches. In this case, use french bread rolls (preferred in Brazil), any other hard-crusted bread, or croissants. It will serve many more than 4 to 6 people, depending on the size of bread as well as the amount of filling per sandwich.
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Susana says
Adorooo! I lived in Brasil for 3 years and loved their food! I love your website, thanks for the amazing recipes!
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thank you, Susana, for visiting my blog. Please, always return for more recipes. Where did you live in Brazil?