Chicken Salad Recipe
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Chicken Salad Recipe
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My quick and easy, classic chicken salad recipe made healthier and lighter to make the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich. The perfect cold lunch for meal prep!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Cooked Chicken Breast (finely chopped (from 2 breasts of rotisserie chicken))
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/3 cup red onion (diced (or scallions or chives))
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over salad, in a wrap, or in a sandwich
Notes
- How to Poach Chicken Breast:
- If you want to poach your chicken breast, follow these simple steps:
- Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn't cover the chicken.
- Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it's leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.
- Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and chop.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/2 cup
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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