BEST Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings for sandwiches
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Calories
279 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BEST Chicken Salad
Description
This BEST Chicken Salad features diced chicken breasts cooked in lightly salted water and chilled, providing a firm texture that contrasts well with crisp celery and juicy grapes. Green onions add sharpness, while optional toasted almonds or pecans contribute a crunchy element. The dressing uses a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, and herbs, delivering a creamy and slightly tangy flavor that complements the ingredients.
The salad is best chilled for several hours to let the flavors integrate before serving. It can be enjoyed on sandwiches or wraps, offering a comforting yet fresh meal component. For a low-carb serving, it pairs well with leafy greens, tomato slices, and avocado.
Using freshly cooked chicken breast rather than canned improves the texture significantly, and lightly salting the cooking water seasons the chicken subtly. The inclusion of fresh herbs and spices in the dressing ensures a balanced but not overpowering taste.
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 celery chopped
- 1 1/2 cups grapes halved, seedless, red
- 2 tablespoons almonds optional for some crunch, toasted sliced or toasted chopped pecans
- 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 yellow mustard prepared
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 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 black pepper freshly ground
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings for sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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