Mango Chicken Boats with Macadamia Nuts

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup chopped mango
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup crème fraîche (or sour cream)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Belgian endive spears from 3 large heads
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted macadamia nuts

Preparation

1. 1. Combine chicken, mango, celery, green onions, and tarragon in a large bowl.
2. 2. Whisk together lemon juice, crème fraîche, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Add to chicken mixture; stir gently to combine.
3. 3. Spoon chicken salad onto endive spears, then sprinkle with macadamia nuts.
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