{"id":7267,"date":"2025-06-01T07:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T21:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=7267"},"modified":"2025-06-01T09:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T23:12:16","slug":"wolfgang-pucks-chicken-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/dinner\/wolfgang-pucks-chicken-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolfgang Puck’s Chicken Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Out of all the celebrity chefs that we\u2019ve become accustomed to these days, I think my all-time favorite must be Wolfgang Puck. His bright personality and happy demeanor are always such a joy to see, and his food is simply amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting him and he was such a fun and genuine individual. His food is no frills, nothing fancy. Just great tasting food made with perfect technique. He has many famous recipes, however one that stands out to us is Wolfgang Puck\u2019s Chicken Salad from his Chinois restaurant in LA<\/a>. In this recipe we\u2019ll show you how to create our slightly abridged version of this amazing salad

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How to make Wolfgang Puck\u2019s Chicken Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like most great Salads, this one kicks off by making a Vinaigrette. The dressing for this recipe is a Chinese Mustard t, which is made by whisking together Greek Yoghurt, Chinese Mustard, Rice Wine Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Honey, Salt and Pepper until it emulsifies

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Follow this recipe to learn how to make a great version of Wolfgang’s famous Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In Wolfgang’s recipe he uses Egg Yolk, but we opted for Greek Yoghurt instead. I love the lusciousness that Greek Yoghurt adds to Salads and is a much-underutilized ingredient. We also replaced the Chinese Mustard with English Mustard, but this was purely because of availability of the ingredients. It won\u2019t impact the flavor that much in the end, so you can use either

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Once the Vinaigrette is prepared, store it in a sealable container and refrigerate until you are ready to prepare the salad. If you prefer, you can make the Vinaigrette a few days in advance as it will keep well in the fridge before using

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Preparing the star of the show, the Chicken!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, in Wolfgang Puck\u2019s Chicken Salad recipe he pan fries and then roasts the Chicken. This technique is a great way to extract some beautiful flavor out of Chicken; however, we find that it can sometimes dry the Chicken out

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The key to this wonderful dish is the Chicken. In our version of Wolfgang Puck’s Chicken Salad we Poach the Chicken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For our version of the Chicken Salad, we instead poach the Chicken. Poaching Chicken is a wonderful way to cook Chicken, especially Chicken Breast as it ensures the Chicken stays beautiful and tender. To poach Chicken, all you need to do is Boil some water in a large pot. Remove it from the heat then add the Chicken and cover

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It\u2019ll take about 40 minutes to completely cook as the residual heat in the pot will slowly cook the Chicken. For the best flavor, we recommend adding some flavors to the poaching liquid. A simple combination of Salt and Black Peppercorns does the trick. You can also add some aromatics like Garlic, Ginger, and fresh Herbs if you like

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Once the Chicken is cooked, allow it to cool and then shred it into strips. You can shred it by using the back of two forks or simply shred it by hand. Set the Chicken aside as you prepare the remaining Vegetables for the Salad

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Mix through the Vinaigrette with the remaining ingredients and this delicious Salad is ready to eat! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Assembling the Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cut up the Cabbage and Lettuce into strips using a sharp knife and then give it a good wash. Wolfgang\u2019s recipe suggests that you submerge the greens in ice water and then refrigerate. You can do this if you like, but honestly this is home cooking, so a simple wash will suffice

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Then combine the shredded Chicken to the greens and then add in about half the Vinaigrette and mix well. We recommend only adding half because overdressing Salad can ruin it. Add half and you can gauge how much more dressing is required for the perfect flavor. Give it a taste and it\u2019s ready to serve!

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To finish the dish, sprinkle it with some Sesame Seeds and top with the Cilantro Stems. You\u2019ve got a delicious version of Wolfgang Puck\u2019s Chicken Salad to dive into

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Try adding Strawberries. It\u2019s not the classic recipe, but it tastes so good!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While not the traditional method to prepare this Chicken Salad, we highly recommend adding Strawberries (or any other in-season sweet fruits to the dish). I find the sweetness offers a welcome contrast to the bitterness of the Salad and visually looks amazing on the plate

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Try adding Strawberries to this delicious Salad. The sweetness of summer fruits is a much welcome addition to this classic dish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Lots of different sweet fruits will work well depending on the season. If you\u2019re in the height of summer then try adding in some Mangos, Plums, or Nectarines to the dish. Just dice the fruits up into bite-sized pieces and mix them into the Salad when you\u2019re adding the Vinaigrette and enjoy!

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So, while not exactly like the classic Wolfgang Puck recipe, we think our Chicken Salad dish carries all of the hallmark flavors of the legendary dish while adding our own spin to it. The addition of Greek Yoghurt to the dressing, and Poaching the Chicken create a wonderful flavor and texture that makes this Salad special

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