Ah, the best chicken salad—creamy, flavorful, and just the right balance of tang, crunch, and savoriness. Here’s a super easy recipe that’s widely loved and doesn’t require fancy ingredients.
Best Chicken Salad (Easy & Delicious)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup grapes (halved) or apple chunks for sweetness
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Prep the chicken
- Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the dressing
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine
- Add chicken, celery, onion, and optional ingredients. Mix gently until everything is coated.
- Chill
- Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This lets flavors meld together.
- Serve
- On bread, in a wrap, on a bed of greens, or even straight from the bowl!
Tips for the “Best” Chicken Salad
- Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor without cooking.
- Add crunchy nuts (walnuts or pecans) for texture.
- Sweet additions like dried cranberries or apples balance the savory flavors.
- Make it a day ahead—it tastes even better after chilling overnight.
If you want, I can give a next-level version that’s restaurant-style creamy, slightly tangy, and super addicting—basically the kind you’d pay $12 for but can make in 10 minutes.
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