Description
Savor the delightful medley of flavors in this refreshing chicken salad recipe! Featuring tender poached chicken, crunchy celery, and sweet red grapes, all tossed in a creamy dressing, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it a crowd favorite that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- ? cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breasts in salted water over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool slightly and shred.
- While the chicken cools, chop celery into small pieces and halve the grapes.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
- Add shredded chicken, chopped celery, and halved grapes to the dressing. Gently fold until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve on plates or lettuce leaves; can also be used in sandwiches or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg