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New York Deli Chicken Salad

This classic New York deli style chicken salad is easy to make and perfect on sandwiches, with greens, or by itself!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 513 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts about 1 1/2-2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon chicken base
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

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  1. Soak the diced onion in water. Drain the onions before mixing the chicken salad in step 5 below.
  2. Heat a large saucepan or pot of water with the chicken base so that the chicken breasts will be submerged by at least 3 inches of water.
  3. Once boiling, add the chicken breasts and cover. Bring back to a boil and once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Chop the chicken breasts into chunks and spread out on a cutting board to cool. Sprinkle the pepper, salt, granulated garlic, and sugar on top of the chicken pieces so that it absorbs all of the flavor.
  5. Once the chicken is cool, add it to a large bowl along with the celery, drained onion, mustard, and mayonnaise. Taste test and season with more salt and pepper if required.
  6. It is highly recommended to cover and refrigerate the chicken salad overnight. The next day, any excess liquid should be drained, and a bit more mayo can be mixed in before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • It is highly recommended to refrigerate overnight.  The flavor will be far better and the chicken salad can be thoroughly drained to remove excess water.
  • Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 61.2g (122%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5.5g (28%) Cholesterol 193mg (64%) Sodium 967mg (40%) Potassium 556mg (16%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 5.1g (10%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513

% Daily Value*

Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 61.2g 122%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Cholesterol 193mg 64%
Sodium 967mg 40%
Potassium 556mg 12%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 5.1g 10%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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