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#BEST CHICKEN SALAD FULL#

Whether you’re looking for something spectacular to bring to a potluck, need something to fill out your BBQ spread, or just want something simple and easy for a low-key picnic, we’ve got something for you here. This is also great just eaten with a fork or on a bed of salad greens.Burgers and dogs are important, but when it comes to having a killer 4th of July celebration, it’s ALL about the sides. If you want to make this a lower carb recipe, you could eat this in endive or Bib Lettuce cups like in my Chicken Lettuce Wraps. But it is delicious on any bread or bun for an amazing chicken salad sandwich. My favorite way to eat this is on a nice soft buttery croissant. If your family likes nuts in it, I would recommend toasting 1/4 cup of almond slices and adding those in. I really love the sweet crunch that grapes give this recipe and didn’t think the nuts were necessary. You will notice that I didn’t use any nuts in this recipe, though many chicken salad recipes call for it. Please note that you will need 1 pound of raw chicken to make 3 cups of shredded chicken. Sometimes I like to buy several, shred them, and freeze them. Another great option is to use a rotisserie chicken. You can also use your Instant Pot to make shredded chicken. It has an alarm that lets me know exactly when it reaches 165 degrees.

Bring the water to a boil and simmer over low heat for 4 to 10 minutes or until the chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.Ī note on the thermometer: I love that one because it can be easily kept in while the chicken cooks.

Place the chicken in a sauce pan with enough water to cover it.

Making shredded chicken for this or other recipes is very simple and takes less than 20 minutes.

Add the dressing into the main ingredients and mix to combine.

Try the dressing and add more salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl.

Add the main ingredients (chicken, grapes, red onion, celery) to a large bowl.

I like to make this recipe in three steps.

Salt: As with all recipes, you may want to start with just a little salt and add more once you taste the dressing.

Lemon Juice: A little lemon juice goes a long way in this recipe to add sense of freshness.It cuts some calories without sacrificing taste or texture. Mayonnaise: We are using mayo as the base of our chicken salad dressing.Celery: The celery in this recipe adds the perfect crunch.Red Onion: I love red onions in salads because they bring a subtle sweetness with their onion taste.Grapes: This is the ingredient that usually throws people for a loop, but it adds such a perfect texture and sweetness to the recipe.Another great idea is to keep frozen shredded chicken on hand. Cooked Shredded Chicken: Read below for my tips and tricks on shredding chicken.

#BEST CHICKEN SALAD FULL#

Scroll to the bottom of the post to get the full printable recipe with measurements and instructions. The ingredients in this recipe are the perfect balance of flavors and texture. Loved your chicken salad….never used grapes before but it will be a must from now on! Thank you! Chicken Salad Ingredients