The Best Chicken Salad Recipe
The best Chicken Salad recipe is made with tender, shredded chicken breast, lightly seasoned mayonnaise, carrots, celery, lemon and little else for a flavor packed version of your childhood favorite.
Servings: 4
Cost: $10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced carrot
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a medium bowl and break up with a fork until finely shredded. (You can also do this in a mini food processor.)
- Add the carrot, celery, onion, lemon zest, juice, parsley and mayonnaise to the shredded chicken. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1559IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg