Best 11 Crunchy Style Chicken Salad Recipes

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Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is typically made with cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and onion. However, there are many variations on this classic recipe, and one of the most popular is crunchy style chicken salad. This type of chicken salad gets its crunch from the addition of crispy ingredients, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or vegetables. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for crunchy style chicken salad, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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Crunchy Chicken Salad - seriously the best chicken salad EVER! SO different, but crazy good! Chicken, broccoli slaw, red apple, sunflower kernels, dried cranberries, green onions, red bell pepper, slivered almonds, ramen noodles, tossed in vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, and ramen seasoning. Can make ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes a ton - great for a party!

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (3-oz) packages chicken-flavor ramen noodles
¾ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup white vinegar
¼ cup sugar
1 (12-oz) package broccoli slaw
1 Red Delicious apple, (cored and diced)
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 bunch green onions, (chopped)
1 red bell pepper, (chopped)
1 cup slivered almonds
1 rotisserie chicken, (deboned and chopped)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the contents of the ramen seasoning packets, oil, vinegar and sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli slaw, apple, sunflower kernels, dried cranberries, green onions, bell pepper, almonds and chicken. Add the dressing, toss to coat.
  • Crush the uncooked ramen noodles and add to salad just before serving. Toss to coat.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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Picnic time! Pack Crunchy Chicken Salad for your next picnic in the park!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from noodles. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir noodles into butter mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly; stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until noodles are golden brown.
  • Mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and noodle mixture; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

COOL & CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for that signature crunch. -Sarah Smiley, Bangor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, celery and pecans; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



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Water chestnuts and pecans dress up this creamy chicken salad sent by Margaret McNeil in Memphis, Tennessee. It looks especially pretty nestled on a bed of lettuce leaves, but it also makes a fun sandwich filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
4 teaspoons diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 lettuce leaves
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with egg slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This crunchy salad is ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped
8 ounces shredded cooked chicken breast (about 2 cups)
1 yellow bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, ginger, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Divide dressing between two small airtight containers.
  • In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, chicken, bell pepper, and cilantro. Divide between two airtight containers; refrigerate, up to overnight. To serve, top with dressing and, if desired, noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g

CRUNCHY HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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I've had this recipe for years and I'm not sure were it came from. I think it was clipped from a magazine years ago. It's slightly different from most other hot chicken salad recipes and I think those differences make it better.

Provided by ajandjj2000

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons grated onions
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons chopped pimiento
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
crushed potato chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except potato chips and cheese, blend well.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased 3 quart shallow casserole dish.
  • Top with 2 cups cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 mins.
  • Put sprinkling of crushed potato chips over surface during last 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.8, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 139.4, Sodium 1081.2, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 31.8

CRUNCHY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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There is plenty of crunch in this salad from the Napa cabbage, toasted almonds, and dried ramen noodles. If you want a little more zing, sprinkle some crushed red chile peppers. Also try substituting peanuts for the almonds.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head napa cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly siced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
3 tablespoons toasted almonds, sliced
2 (3 ounce) packages uncooked oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles (save 1 seasoning mix packet for dressing) or 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles, crushed (save 1 seasoning mix packet for dressing)
2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or cubed
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sesame oil (or 1/4 cup sesame oil and 1/4 cup cooking oil for milder flavor)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix all dressing ingredients and 1 Ramen noodle seasoning packet and pour over salad.
  • Mix well.
  • Refrigerate overnight or several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.5, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Sodium 890.2, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.9, Protein 7

CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Garlic Parmesan Crispy Chicken Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chicken breasts, all purpose flour, large eggs, olive oil, sour cream, buttermilk, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, mixed greens, mixed cherry tomato, red onion

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for taste
1 teaspoon pepper, plus more for taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 chicken breasts
1 cup all purpose flour
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
16 oz mixed greens
2 cups mixed cherry tomato, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix together with a fork.
  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add the flour and eggs to 2 separate medium bowls. Dip the chicken breasts in the flour and shake off the excess. Then, dip in the eggs. Finally, dip in the bread crumb mixture. Make sure the chicken is well-coated.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until deep golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted in the thick part of a breast registers at least 165˚F (75˚C).
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the dressing: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the sour cream, buttermilk, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add a few more splashes of buttermilk.
  • To assemble the salad, add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to a large bowl. Drizzle about ½ the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Slice the chicken, then serve on top of the salad and drizzle with more dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Pam Rupp

Categories     Salad     Chicken     No-Cook     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Almond     Celery     Bon Appétit     Arizona     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to blend thoroughly.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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Crunchy chicken salad full of fresh Asian flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tbsp Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam) or Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp sugar , or more to taste if liked
½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 small red chilli , seeded and finely chopped
200g white cabbage , finely shredded
2 medium carrots , finely shredded
1 small onion , finely sliced
2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander leaves
3 garlic cloves , peeled
3 plump fresh red chillies , halved and seeded
1 tbsp caster sugar
3 tbsp Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam) or Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
3 tbsp rice vinegar
small bunch of fresh mint
2 tbsp salted peanut , very finely chopped

Steps:

  • Half fill a medium wok or deep frying pan with water, sprinkle in half of the fish sauce and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer, lower the chicken into the water and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Lift the chicken out of the water and leave until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, mix the remaining fish sauce in a large bowl with the lime juice, sugar, pepper and chopped chilli. Tip in the cabbage, carrots and onion. Mix well.
  • Shred the chicken and toss it into the salad with the herbs. Mix again, cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is ideal).
  • To make the nuoc cham sauce, pound the garlic, chillies and caster sugar to a paste using a pestle and mortar. Mix in the fish sauce, vinegar and 6 tbsp water. (It will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge.)
  • To serve, toss the salad, taste and add more sugar, if you like. Scatter mint leaves on each plates, pile the salad on top and sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with individual bowls of nuoc cham sauce to pour over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 4.98 milligram of sodium

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH YUMMY HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING



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We drizzled Jillena's 5-star-rated Yummy Honey Mustard Dressing over a bed of fresh greens and air-fried chicken strips to create this flavorful main dish salad. Chill dressing, covered, up to 1 week. Makes about 1 1/3 cups dressing.

Provided by coweed

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
cooking spray
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups mixed spring salad greens
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 cup sliced radishes
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add panko and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish and let cool, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  • Coat an air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in another shallow dish, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. In a third shallow dish, whisk together eggs and water.
  • Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 1x3-inch strips. Dip chicken strips into flour mixture, then egg mixture, then panko mixture to coat.
  • Working in batches, add chicken to the preheated air fryer. Cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest parts registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Toss together salad greens, carrots, and radishes in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice for dressing together in a small bowl.
  • Divide salad among plates, top with chicken, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 137.1 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise. Look for a brand that is made with fresh eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain added sugar or preservatives.
  • To make your chicken salad extra crunchy, use a combination of celery, red onion, and almonds. You can also add other crunchy vegetables, such as cucumber, jicama, or bell pepper.
  • If you are using canned chicken, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the salad. You can also use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken.
  • Season your chicken salad to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • For a refreshing twist, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of plain yogurt to your chicken salad.

Conclusion:

Crunchy chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, chicken salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give crunchy chicken salad a try.

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