Description
The Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe is a delightful blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and sweet grapes, all enveloped in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, from picnics to family gatherings. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, you can create a refreshing and satisfying meal that everyone will love. Not only is it versatile—you can serve it in sandwiches, on greens, or as a filling for wraps—but it’s also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or an elegant dinner option, this chicken salad recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before dicing.
- Prepare ingredients: Dice celery, quarter grapes, slice green onions, and chop herbs while the chicken cools.
- Mix dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Combine: Add diced chicken, almonds, celery, grapes, green onions, parsley, and tarragon to the bowl; gently fold until mixed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg