Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick is a delightful blend of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and sweet grapes, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual lunches, this easy-to-make dish promises to impress your family and friends. With vibrant colors and satisfying flavors, it transforms any meal into a memorable experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake chicken breasts for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool before shredding.
- Chop celery and halve grapes while chicken cools.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped celery and grapes. If using nuts, add them now.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve on bread or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg