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Chicken Salad Recipe

Savory Chicken Salad Recipe: Fresh, Creamy, and Satisfying

Enjoy a delightful Chicken Salad Recipe that’s satisfying and packed with protein.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Use store-bought rotisserie or poached chicken
For the Creamy Mix
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise For a lighter version, substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds a delicious tang
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice and Zest Fresh lemon brightens the flavors
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped into small pieces
  • ½ cup Pecans Optional, for extra crunch
For the Herbaceous Touch
  • ¼ cup Flat Leaf Parsley Can be swapped with chives or omitted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • knife
  • chopping board

Method
 

Directions
  1. Prepare your chicken by poaching it in simmering water for about 15-20 minutes until cooked, or use rotisserie chicken.
  2. Chop 1 cup of celery and a handful of flat-leaf parsley, set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix in lemon juice and zest.
  4. Add the diced chicken, chopped celery, pecans, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold together.
  5. Serve the chicken salad on slices of bread topped with arugula, then slice the sandwiches in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chicken quality matters; use high-quality cooked chicken for the best flavor. This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

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