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Classic Chicken Salad

Posted on by Editorial Team
11
Nov

Sometimes you can’t beat a classic.

YIELDS: 8 – 10

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

3 chicken breasts

1 green apple, chopped

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

2/3 c. mayonnaise

2 tbsp. lemon juice

Kosher salt

Freshly cracked black pepper

1 tbsp. chopped dill, for garnish

6 slices lemon (optional)

6 sprigs dill (optional) 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Poach chicken: In a large pot, arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer. If using, place lemon slices and dill sprigs on chicken. Pour water over the chicken breasts, covering by at least an inch. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until the center of the chicken reaches 165° with an instant read thermometer. If you don’t have a thermometer, check that the thickest part of the chicken is opaque.
  2. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, onion and celery.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
  5. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss. Garnish with dill and serve.
Editorial Team