If you have leftover cooked chicken breasts or even some roasted meat and want to use them in a quick and creative recipe, there's nothing better than preparing a 'salpicón.' Often, we have leftover meat or chicken cooked in the oven or on the grill, and we want to make...

Chicken Salpicón recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)
  • cooked chicken breasts
    cooked chicken breasts
    2
  • carrots
    carrots
    2
  • potatoes
    potatoes
    2
  • cube vegetable broth
    cube vegetable broth
    1
  • hot water
    hot water
    2cups
  • tomato
    tomato
    1
  • leaves lettuce
    leaves lettuce
    4
  • vinegar
    vinegar
    3tbsp
  • oil
    oil
    1/2cup
  • hard-boiled egg, chopped
    hard-boiled egg, chopped
    1
  • pepper
    pepper
    1dash
  • chopped parsley
    chopped parsley
    2tbsp

How to make Chicken Salpicón

  1. Step 1

    Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes and carrots into medium-sized sticks. Place them in boiling water where the vegetable broth cube has been dissolved beforehand. Cook until tender.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the potatoes and carrots from the cooking broth and reserve ½ cup of the broth to add to the 'salpicón.'

  3. Step 3

    Dice the tomato into small cubes and cut the lettuce into thin julienne strips.

  4. Step 4

    Cut the chicken into small pieces.

  5. Step 5

    On a serving dish, arrange the lettuce in a ring shape. In the center, place the potatoes, carrots, tomato, and chicken, all mixed together beforehand.

  6. Step 6

    In a bowl, mix the reserved broth with the oil, vinegar, chopped hard-boiled egg, and parsley. Season with a bit of pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

240.1kcal (12.01%)

Protein

0.1g (0.1%)

Carbs

0.1g (0.05%)

Sugars

0.0g (0.06%)

Healthy Fat

23.3g

Unhealthy Fat

3.9g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can use any leftover roasted or grilled meat instead of chicken for a variation.

  2. Ensure the potatoes and carrots are not overcooked to maintain their texture.

  3. For added flavor, you can sprinkle some lemon juice over the dish before serving.

FAQS

  1. Can I use other types of meat for this recipe?

    Yes, you can use any leftover roasted or grilled meat, such as beef or pork, instead of chicken.

  2. How do I ensure the vegetables don't become mushy?

    Cook the potatoes and carrots until just tender and avoid overcooking them to maintain their texture.

  3. Can I prepare the dressing in advance?

    Yes, you can prepare the dressing in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.

  4. What can I use instead of vegetable broth?

    You can use chicken broth or even plain salted water as a substitute for vegetable broth.

  5. Is this dish served warm or cold?

    Chicken 'salpicón' is typically served cold or at room temperature, making it a refreshing dish.

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