Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe
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5.0
1,050 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe
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Chicken salad is a classic salad recipe with diced chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, green onion, sweet grapes, and fresh herbs. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red grapes quartered
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 3 green onions (green and white parts) sliced
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
- 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
To Poach the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts in a wide pot or pan and cover by about an inch with cold water. Season the water with salt. Optionally, you can add aromatics of your choice. Read my poached chicken recipe for more details.
- Turn the heat to medium until it reaches a gentle simmer. Then reduce the heat back to low and cover the pan. Let the chicken simmer for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F to 165°F. Remove the chicken and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Then chill in the fridge.
Chicken Salad Recipe
- Transfer the cooled chicken to a cutting board and dice it into ½-inch pieces. Add it to a large mixing bowl.
- Slice and dice the celery, green onion, grapes, parsley and tarragon. Add those ingredients to the mixing bowl along with the almonds, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix everything together until it's well combined. Let it chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
454mg
(19%)
Potassium
782mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
318IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 782mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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