Chicken With Mango and Ginger Mayonnaise

This salad is ideal for a summer dinner party. I serve it with lots of different breads.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 6  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  cup white wine
• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon black peppercorns
• 3 -5  celery leaves
• 2  stalks celery
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1 (410 g) can mangoes or 1 (410 g) can fresh mango, when available

• Ginger Mayonnaise

• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1  small lemon, zest of
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  runny honey
• 1  inch ginger, peeled and grated (can add more if liked)
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place chicken, wine and water in a saucepan, adding more water to cover if needed.
2. Add peppercorns and celery leaves.
3. Bring to boil, reduce heat and poach gently until the chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes (but check after 10). Remove chicken and cut into bite sized pieces.
4. Place in a bowl with the celery and Parsley.
5. Add mango pieces to the chicken mixture.
6. Ginger Mayonnaise: Blend together the mayonnaise, or cream, lemon rind, lemon juice and honey.
7. Add ginger.
8. Season with the salt and pepper.
9. Dress the salad with the mayonnaise and serve at room temperature.
10. Some other Additions: Add a handful of halved seedless grapes to the mixture.
11. A few finely chopped dates make a nice addition too.