Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

My quick and easy classic chicken salad recipe turned healthier and lighter and made the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich. The perfect cold lunch for meal prep!

easy chicken salad recipe

Made with simple ingredients, this traditional chicken salad recipe is perfect for a pre-made lunch. It’s my go-to lunch in my fridge to eat all week or to potluck, and it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, and low-carb. Some of my favorite healthy chicken salad recipes are coriander chicken salad, ranch chicken salad, and lemon and dill chicken salad.

Ingredients for classic chicken salad

• chicken: Chop 12 ounces of cooked chicken breast from 1 roast chicken. You can also save time by using a rotisserie chicken.
• mayonnaise: I use light mayo to reduce calories, but you can use whatever mayo you like.
• celery: Chop the celery for crunch and veggies.
• red onion: Swap the red onion for green onions or chives.
• Chicken broth: If the chicken salad is a little dry, stir in 2 tablespoons of broth.
• dijon mustard a little abruptly
• seasoning salt and black pepper for flavor

how to make chicken salad

Chicken salad is super easy to make and is a great way to use leftover chicken breasts from a whole roast chicken.You can also poach the chicken in chicken broth (see below). Alternatively, you can use the air fryer chicken breast recipe to make this salad.

To make the salad, remove the chicken breast from the roasted chicken, mince it with the vegetables, mix with mayonnaise, celery, onion, Dijon mustard, and a little chicken broth if desired, and season with salt and pepper. increase.

How to Poach Chicken Breasts:

If you want to poach chicken breasts, follow these simple steps.

1. Put the chicken breast in a small pot and add water if it doesn’t cover.
2. Add salt, pepper, celery and celery leaves (you can also add herbs such as parsley, garlic and onion) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 160 degrees.
4. The chicken will go through the fire. Cool and chop.

how to serve chicken salad

Here are some ways to serve this chicken salad.

• wrap Use Whole Wheat or Grain-Free Tortillas
• bagel: I love bagels and chicken salad!
• breadlike those high-protein oat rolls or your favorite sandwich bread
• lettuce wrap For low carb options.
• collard green wrap Another healthy low carb option.
• salad: Eat chicken salad on lettuce and add other vegetables such as avocado, cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

What is the shelf life of homemade chicken salad?

Homemade chicken salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4 days.

Variation of chicken salad

• Mayo Swap: Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, or use half yogurt, half mayonnaise.
• add some diced apple again Grape for sweetness and crunch.
• you can add nuts almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.
• mixed in dried cranberries or cherries for sweet pop.
• addition chopped pickles In a sour bite.
• Herbs: Sprinkle with fresh dill, green onions, or parsley.
• Curry salad version: Add powdered curry seasoning and chopped coriander, and replace mayonnaise with yogurt.
• Chicken Salad Pasta: Toss a chicken salad with elbow macaroni and a dash of mayonnaise for a meal.
• Add seasonings such as bagel seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.

What should I do if my chicken salad is too dry?

I keep it light with less mayonnaise than most traditional chicken salad recipes, so I like to add a bit of chicken broth to keep it moist without the need for mayonnaise or yogurt. A great dairy-free option.

Another option is to add fat-free Greek yogurt along with mayonnaise to add protein.

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Preparation: Five minutes

cooking: Five minutes

total: Ten minutes

yield: 6 serving

Serving size: 1 /2 cups

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

• Sprinkle it on a salad, wrap it in plastic wrap, or make it into a sandwich

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How to Poach Chicken Breasts:
If you want to poach chicken breasts, follow these simple steps.

1. Put the chicken breast in a small pot and add water if it doesn’t cover.

2. Add salt, pepper, celery and celery leaves (you can also add herbs such as parsley, garlic and onion) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 160 degrees.

4. The chicken will go through the fire. Cool and chop.

Serving: 1 /2 cups, calorie: 131 kcal, carbohydrates: 2 g, protein: 18 g, obesity: Five g, saturated fat: 1 g, cholesterol: 50 mg, sodium: 307 mg, sugar: 1 g