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BEST Chicken Salad
For a chicken salad that's guaranteed to be a winner, look no further!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings for sandwiches
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless ,skinless chicken breasts cooked in lightly salted water then chilled in the fridge and diced, about 4 cups (for the best texture, avoid canned chicken)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes
- 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds or toasted chopped pecans , optional for some crunch
- 3 green onions , chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise (for a healthier choice use Avocado Oil Mayonnaise)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the diced chicken, celery, green onions and grapes in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.In a medium-sized bowl, add the remaining ingredients to make the sauce and stir to combine. Pour the mayo sauce over the chicken salad and stir to combine and thoroughly coat the salad.Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Serve on sandwiches, croissants or in wraps with some lettuce. For a low-carb option, serve on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomato and avocado.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
532mg
(22%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
320IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4.7mg
(5%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings for sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.