Jason's Deli Chicken Salad
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Jason's Deli Chicken Salad
Description
Jason's Deli Chicken Salad features tender shredded chicken breast mixed with crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, almonds, salt, and pepper. The pineapple is drained to reduce excess moisture, though some prefer to keep the juice using less mayonnaise accordingly. Chilling the salad after mixing allows the flavors to blend well. The almonds add a subtle crunch and nutty contrast to the creamy mayo and sweet pineapple.
This chicken salad can be served cold on its own, spread on sandwiches, with crackers, or even stuffed into cream puff shells for a more elegant presentation. Adjusting mayonnaise amount based on pineapple drainage helps maintain the right consistency.
Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. If freezing, omit the mayonnaise until ready to serve to preserve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cooked
- 1/2 cup pineapple drained, crushed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup almonds you can add more if you like, slivered
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Shred chicken into fine pieces. In a medium-sized bowl combine chicken, crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, almond slivers, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is uniform. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- If you keep the pineapple juice, reduce mayonnaise by at least one tablespoon for optimal consistency.
- Store the salad in a sealed container refrigerated, lasting 2 to 3 days.
- For freezing, leave out mayonnaise and add it fresh before serving.
- Serve cold or warm, and use in sandwiches, with crackers, or as a party filling in cream puffs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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