Brazilian Pasta Salad

Name: Brazilian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 1 lb boneless chicken breasts; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup carrots, grated; 2/3 cup sweet corn, drained; 2/3 cup green peas, thawed; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 cup shoestring potato sticks

A creamy pasta salad loaded with shredded chicken, sweet corn, carrots, raisins, and topped with crispy potato sticks.

35 minEasyServes 6480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup carrots, grated
2/3 cup sweet corn, drained
2/3 cup green peas, thawed
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup shoestring potato sticks

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook 8 oz elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain and cool.
2

Simmer 1 lb boneless chicken breasts in a pot of water for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, then shred.
3

In a large bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
4

Add macaroni, chicken, 1 cup grated carrots, 2/3 cup drained sweet corn, 2/3 cup thawed green peas, and 1/4 cup golden raisins to the dressing and fold until fully coated.
5

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, then scatter 1 cup shoestring potato sticks over top before serving.

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Questions

How long does Brazilian Pasta Salad take?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 30 minutes.

What internal temperature should Brazilian Pasta Salad reach?

For Brazilian Pasta Salad, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Brazilian Pasta Salad?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Brazilian Pasta Salad uses 1 lb boneless chicken breasts.

Can I make Brazilian Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Brazilian Pasta Salad is 8 oz elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Brazilian Pasta Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 2/3 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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