Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

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5.0

276 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 cups

  • Calories

    429 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

This chicken salad recipe is as traditional as it gets! Use any leftover chicken you have on hand, or finely shred a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast , about 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup red grapes , halved
  • cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. To a medium size bowl, add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, grapes, onions, and almonds.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and salt and pepper.
  3. Add the mayo mixture to the bowl with the chicken and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your taste. Serve the chicken salad on croissants or bread, or over salad greens.

Notes

  • Refrigerate for 3-4 days.
  • Refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 755mg (31%) Potassium 541mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 149IU (3%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 755mg 31%
Potassium 541mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 149IU 3%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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