Description
This Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Tender poached chicken is mixed with crunchy almonds, sweet grapes, and flavorful herbs, all brought together with a creamy dressing. Serve this chicken salad on its own, with bread, or over greens for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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For Poaching the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Chicken Salad:
- 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red grapes, quartered
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 3 green onions (green and white parts), sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- To Poach the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a wide pot or pan and cover by about an inch with cold water. Season with salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and let simmer for 8 to 12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F to 165°F. Chill in the fridge.
- Chicken Salad Recipe: Dice the cooled chicken and place in a mixing bowl. Add celery, green onion, grapes, parsley, tarragon, almonds, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
