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Chicken Salad Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Creamy, Classic Perfection

This is the last chicken salad recipe you will ever need. It's perfectly creamy, packed with tender chicken, and balanced with a fresh, crisp crunch for the ultimate classic salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (from about 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or one rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise good quality, full-fat recommended
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Knife and Cutting Board
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Method
 

  1. If not using pre-cooked chicken, cook the chicken breasts (poaching is recommended for moistness). Let the chicken cool completely, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Add the cooled chicken, finely diced celery, minced red onion, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Serve on sandwiches, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 21gFat: 28gFiber: 1g

Notes

For Rotisserie Chicken: Using a rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver. Simply remove the skin and bones and shred the meat.
Make-Ahead: This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. The flavors get even better as it sits.
Keyword classic chicken salad,easy chicken salad,rotisserie chicken salad

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