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A plate of creamy chicken salad served on a bed of fresh lettuce with red grapes.

Perfect Chicken Salad Chick Recipe

A creamy, flavorful chicken salad perfect for sandwiches, salads, or party platters. Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients and versatile serving options.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish drained
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken by boiling, baking, or using rotisserie; then shred finely.
  2. Dice the celery and drain the pickle relish.
  3. Mix shredded chicken, celery, and relish in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Combine the dressing with the chicken mixture and fold gently.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped red onion, diced apples, grapes, or nuts.