Chicken Salad Recipe
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4.9
Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The chicken salad starts with cooked chicken breasts finely chopped to create tender, bite-sized pieces. Light mayonnaise adds a creamy texture while diced celery and red onion contribute freshness and crunch. Dijon mustard introduces a mild tangy note that complements the savory seasoned salt and black pepper.
For added moisture or subtle flavor, chicken broth can be incorporated. The blend results in a well-rounded chicken salad that can be assembled into sandwiches or wraps or served over a salad base for a light meal.
Cooking notes provide a reliable method for poaching chicken breasts, involving gently simmering in broth with aromatics until fully cooked, then cooling before chopping. This ensures moist chicken that holds well in the salad without dryness.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chicken breast finely chopped (from 2 breasts of rotisserie chicken, cooked
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise light
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/3 cup red onion (diced (or scallions or chives))
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 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
- Poach chicken breasts by simmering with salt, pepper, celery, and aromatics until fully cooked for tender, moist meat.
- Cool poached chicken completely before chopping to prevent mushiness in the salad.
- Mayonnaise and Dijon mustard balance creaminess and tang; adjust to taste.
- Optional chicken broth can add moisture if the salad seems dry.
- Serve chicken salad in sandwiches, wraps, or over mixed greens.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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4.9
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