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Chicken Salad Recipe

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. 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

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

% 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.