Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe

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Preparation and Cooking Time

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes (if cooking chicken from scratch)
• Total Time: 20 minutes

Serving Suggestions.

There are no limits to what can be used in this chicken salad recipe…. Here are some ideas:

• Transfer into a pita pocket or wrap and enjoy your lunch. Pre-packaged food.
• A classic chicken salad sandwich with a croissant on top.
• This salad is a great addition to quinoa and fresh greens.

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Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe

Author: Priyanshu Suryavanshi

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins

Best Season: Spring, Winter

Description

 Discover the ultimate easy chicken salad recipe! This simple chicken salad recipe is quick, delicious, and perfect for any meal. Learn how to make a good chicken salad recipe in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup cooked chicken ((shredded or diced))
• ¹⁄₂ cup mayonnaise ((or Greek yogurt for a healthier option))
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped celery
• ¹⁄₄ cup diced red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup chopped parsley ((optional))
• ¹⁄₂ tbsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice ((for a zesty kick))

Instructions

1. 

   To cook the chicken, you can use 2 chicken breasts that have been boiled or baked until fully cooked. Use only one of each. Let them cool down and then shred or dice them into small pieces.

2. 

   Combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) in a large bowl with Dijon mustard, garlic powder and lemon juice along with salt und pepper. Mix well until make it smooth.

3. 

   Toss celery, red onion, and parsley with the Veggies. A delicious crunch can be added to your basic chicken salad with these additions.

4. 

   Put everything in the bowl and gently toss together until the shredded chicken is coated with the dressing. Repeat this process.

5. 

   Test out your salad and add seasonings if desired. Adjust the amount of salt, pepper or lemon juice you use.

6. 

   Toss this easy chicken salad recipe into your dressing, on a sandwich or with crackers. Enjoy.

Note

The Best Chicken Salad Tips.

• Add rotisserie chicken to your menu for an extra kick of good flavor.
• To make chicken salad more delicious, consider adding grapes, apples, or nuts to your recipe.
• To make it healthier, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or avocado.
• The salad should be refrigerated for 30 minutes before serving to balance its flavors.

Serving Suggestions.

There are no limits to what can be used in this chicken salad recipe.... Here are some ideas:

• Transfer into a pita pocket or wrap and enjoy your lunch. Pre-packaged food.
• A classic chicken salad sandwich with a croissant on top.
• This salad is a great addition to quinoa and fresh greens.

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