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chicken salad

Chicken Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Enjoy this lighter, homemade chicken salad that’s quick to make and packed with flavor. Ideal for refreshing sandwiches or a cold lunch—great for meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 tbsp cooked chicken breast, finely chopped.
  • 1/3 Cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup celery, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tbsps chicken broth optional
  • 1 tbsp Dijon
  • 1/2 tbsp seasoned salt
  • black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve over salad, in a wrap, or in a sandwich

Notes

 
If you want to poach your chicken breast, follow these simple steps:
 
  1. Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn’t cover the chicken.
  2. Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it’s leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.
  4. Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and chop.