Description
Dive into a creamy and delicious chicken salad recipe that closely resembles the famous chicken salad chick recipe. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a standalone treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red or white grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or almonds, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes, and nuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to coat.
- Fold in the green onions and any herbs you're using.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Grapes and nuts are optional but add texture and flavor.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper.
- The salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg