Best 5 Chicken Salad For One Recipes

Creating a delectable chicken salad for one is an art form that combines flavors, textures, and the perfect balance of ingredients. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a protein-packed dinner, a well-crafted chicken salad can satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of culinary creativity, you can whip up a flavorful and satisfying chicken salad that's perfect for a solo meal or a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

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CHICKEN SALAD

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An easy Chicken Salad recipe from Food Network Kitchen starts with poaching your chicken breasts in an herb-infused broth to keep them extra moist.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced or 1/4 cup sweet onion cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts halves, fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store bought

Steps:

Toss together the chicken, celery, scallions, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Add to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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These classic chicken salad sandwiches are open for interpretation. Depending on your level of prep, you can create them using either home-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store. From there, the creativity is all up to you. Make them yours, make them delicious, make them again!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread. Spread mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN SALAD FOR ONE

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My fiance loves chicken salad, but it's not for me, so i always end up throwing out extra servings that other recipes make. So, I made a single serving one day and am sharing my recipe so you don't have to waste extra servings either! If you like your chicken salad crunchy, add some cashews! Serve as a sandwich or on top of lettuce!

Provided by happywife

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 shredded cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch dressing
1 ½ tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine chicken, egg, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 389.1 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 67.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 657 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD FOR ONE

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BJ's Brewhouse copycat recipe. From you next bbq, save a grilled breast and transform it into a salad! (Note: I prefer the chicken breast warmed.)

Provided by gailanng

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
1 tablespoon shredded carrot
1 tablespoon shredded red cabbage
2 ounces sesame dressing (recipe below)
4 ounces grilled chicken breasts
2 teaspoons toasted almonds
1 tablespoon red bell pepper (diced 1/4 inch)
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
5 mandarin orange segments
1 cup fried wontons or 1 cup rice noodles
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

For the Sesame Dressing: Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
For the Salad: In large mixing bowl combine cabbage, carrots, red cabbage with sesame dressing and toss well. Place in serving bowl and top with grilled chicken, diced 1/2 inch, almonds, red bell peppers, fried wontons, green onions, mandarin oranges and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.6, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 1013.7, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 38.5, Protein 41.6

CHOPPED SALAD FOR ONE

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This simple -- yet delicious -- chopped salad for one is a perfect lunch to take on the go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups romaine hearts, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 plum tomato, chopped
1/2 rib celery, chopped
1 (2-inch) English cucumber, chopped
6 to 8 green beans, blanched and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon herbs, such as basil, chervil, or parsley, chopped
3 ounces cooked chopped chicken breast
Blue Cheese Vinaigrette for Chopped Salad for One

Steps:

Place romaine, tomato, celery, cucumber, green beans, herbs, and chicken in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to combine.

Tips:

Choose high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your chicken salad. Use fresh, free-range chicken, crisp celery, and flavorful mayonnaise.
Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, then remove it from the heat and let it cool.
Use a variety of textures: A good chicken salad should have a variety of textures. Add crunchy celery, chopped nuts, and soft grapes or cranberries for a more interesting salad.
Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad will help the flavors to meld and develop. Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or greens, or in a sandwich or wrap.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious chicken salad that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken salad a try!