Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish, or a filling for sandwiches. This recipe combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Let them cool, then dice the chicken into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and parsley. Add the diced chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Skillet Cutting board Knife Mixing bowl
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or with whole grain crackers for a light and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds to the chicken salad mixture.
Cost
$10