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BASIC CHICKEN SALAD

This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6



Basic Chicken Salad image

Steps:

  • Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER

This is the best chicken salad I have ever had in my life and it is so simple to make.

Provided by Richard Rego

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6



The Best Chicken Salad Ever image

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the chicken, creamy salad dressing, cole slaw dressing, celery, onion, and salt and pepper. Mix until well chopped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 141.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked
¼ cup creamy salad dressing
4 tablespoons cole slaw dressing
1 stalk celery, chopped
¼ onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER

This recipe uses canned chicken, but if you want to use leftover chunked chicken or turkey, it 's even better. A dab of sweet relish is a nice taste surprise, and we love the apples, pecans, and raisins. The creamy salad dressing finishes it off nicely.

Provided by pepper

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8



Best Chicken Salad Ever image

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, apple, raisins, celery, pecans, yogurt, and relish together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 133.4 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
1 large apple, cored and diced
⅔ cup raisins
½ stalk celery, chopped
½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
salt and ground black pepper to taste

BEST CHICKEN SALAD - EVER!

An herb and lemony chicken salad, made with a fantastic homemade mayonnaise that takes this already yummy salad right over the top. You can whip it up long before you can run to the store for a more expensive and less tasty product. Fabulous for sandwiches, salads, etc.

Provided by The Cafe Sucre Fari

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • For homemade mayonaise - in a glass bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and other ingredients (except the oil). Starting very slowly (just a drop at a time) whisk the oil into the egg yolk mixture. Once an emulsion forms you can increase the oil to a thin stream. Continue whisking in the oil until it is all incorporated. Can be refrigerated up to one week.
  • Combine chicken with enough mayonnaise to moisten (according to taste). Fold in the celery, scallions and herbs. Season with salt and lots of pepper.

6 cups shredded cooked chicken, from rotisserie chicken
1 cup mayonnaise, homemade, recipe below
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh herb, parsley, basil, and thyme work well
1 lemon, zested
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (or dijon mustard)
1 pinch sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup canola oil

BEST CHICKEN SALAD

The secret here isn't in the seasonings (though the tarragon and sour cream make it pretty wonderful) but in the texture of the chicken, described as "plush" by the chef Barbara Tropp in her "China Moon" cookbook. She incorporated Chinese methods and flavors to her cooking, including this foolproof method for poaching chicken breasts without overcooking. It makes a chicken salad that's perfect for sandwiches (especially on dark rye or sourdough breads) or scooped onto a lettuce-lined plate with sliced radishes, tomatoes, crackers, grapes or all of the above. The chicken breasts used here must be bone-in, but you can remove the skin if you prefer. The skin and bones flavor the cooking liquid, providing a bonus of several pints of chicken stock.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Choose a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tightfitting lid. It should be large enough to hold the chicken snugly, but not much bigger. Fill pot about 2/3 full with cold water, but don't put the chicken in yet. Boil some extra water in a teakettle.
  • Add scallions and peppercorns to water, cover and bring to a rolling boil. Turn off heat and slip chicken pieces into the hot water. If needed, add boiling water from the kettle to cover chicken with water by 2 inches. Replace the lid and let chicken rest in the hot water for about 2 hours. Do not turn the flame back on: The pot will retain enough heat to cook chicken thoroughly and safely. (To test, cut into 1 piece of chicken and check the meat near the bone. If it is still pink, return the pot to low heat, bring the water to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes more.)
  • Lift chicken out of the pot. Remove and discard bones, skin and fat. Pat the meat dry with paper towels, then cut or shred into small bite-size pieces and transfer to a bowl. (Meanwhile, simmer cooking liquid until tasty, strain and refrigerate or freeze to use as chicken stock.)
  • In a bowl, whisk together juice of 1/2 lemon, mayonnaise and sour cream. If using, whisk in mustard or brine. Taste and adjust the seasonings and thickness to your liking. Pour over chicken, scraping the bowl clean with a rubber spatula.
  • Add celery, onion if using, nuts, herbs and salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1112, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 96 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1300 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

About 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
2 scallions, cut into thirds
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 lemon, halved
2/3 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's, Best Foods or homemade
1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon brine from a jar of pickles, optional
2 or 3 pale green celery ribs, cut into medium (1/4-inch) dice
1/2 cup minced onion or finely sliced scallion, optional
1/2 cup walnut or pecan halves, broken into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, parsley, or chives, plus extra for garnish
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER I

This is the result of a day at home with my brother and nothing to do. We decided to create a new lunch. Serve on rolls or sandwich bread; this is especially nice if you toast the bread, or use a flavorful whole-grain bread. The chicken can be substituted with turkey, and the ingredients can be rearranged to suit differing tastes. Enjoy!

Provided by STORMWALKER

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Mix chicken, creamy salad dressing, pickle relish, apple, pecans, celery, and raisins together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 169.9 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons creamy salad dressing
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1 large apple, cored and diced
1 cup chopped pecans
½ stalk celery, chopped
⅔ cup raisins
salt and pepper to taste

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