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Best Chicken Salad

Best Chicken Salad


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  • Author: Amanda Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Chicken salad made with tender poached chicken, creamy mayonnaise dressing, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and fresh herbs.


Ingredients

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  • 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, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Poach the chicken gently until fully cooked and chilled.
  2. Dice the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Combine chicken with celery, grapes, herbs, and green onions.
  4. Add almonds, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and mix until combined.
  6. Chill before serving.

Notes

  1. Chill before serving for best texture.
  2. Adjust seasoning after chilling if needed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Poaching
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 524
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 454mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 32g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg