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Classic Chicken Salad Recipe: Easy & Delicious

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
This classic chicken salad is a quick and easy dish, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, it's sure to please!

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 900 g chicken fillets (or use rotisserie chicken for quick and easy chicken salad)
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 5 g salt
  • 1 g black pepper
  • 960 ml water
  • 180 g mayonnaise (high-quality for best results)
  • 30 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 5 g dijon mustard
  • 1.5 g garlic powder
  • 1.5 g onion powder
  • 1.5 g dried herbs (thyme or tarragon work beautifully)
  • 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
  • 40 g red onion (finely minced)
  • 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 eggs hard-boiled eggs (chopped (optional))
  • 40 g toasted pecans or walnuts (chopped (optional))
  • 40 g dried cranberries ((optional))
  • to taste salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions 

  • Prepare the chicken by boiling with bay leaf, salt, and pepper until cooked, then shred.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs in a bowl.
  • Add diced celery, red onion, and parsley to the dressing, folding in hard-boiled eggs if using.
  • Fold in the shredded chicken gently with a spoon or spatula.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken