Chicken, Mushroom & Papaya Salad

Step 1: Cook chicken in a microwave oven, on high for 6 minutes, just until tender; or barely cover with boiling water and simmer gently until tender and no longer pink inside, about 15 to 20 minutes. (For extra flavor, add a slice of onion, some parsley, a bay leaf and a few peppercorns to the cooking liquid.) Remove skin and bones and cut meat into l-inch cubes.

Step 2: Combine mayonnaise and curry powder. Just before serving, toss chicken, mushrooms and fruit with mayonnaise mixture. Serve on lettuce leaves if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Step 3: Note: For a picnic, pack mayonnaise mixture in a small plastic container and és remaining ingredients in a saiac bowl; toss with dressing at serving time.