Best 7 Lanai Chicken Salad Recipes

Lanai chicken salad is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a recipe that will impress your friends and family, Lanai chicken salad is sure to fit the bill. With its combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy mayonnaise dressing, this salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD

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This crowd-pleasing recipe for classic chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and snacking. Bits of celery, relish, and fresh herbs add texture and flavor while Dijon mustard and lemon juice add a tangy bite. Enjoy it just as it is, or add nuts or fruits. My favorite way to eat this is on toasted wheat bread with lettuce and tomato alongside a healthy serving of potato chips!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 3h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

cooking spray
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
¾ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup sweet relish
3 stalks green onions (white and light green parts only), minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don't overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth.
Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency.
Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 456.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Asian Chicken Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large carrot, peeled
3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note
2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's Note
1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD

Basic Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

One 3- to 4-pound roast chicken, home roasted or store-bought, recipe follows
2 cups green or red seedless grapes, halved, plus more halved grapes, for garnish
1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 scallions, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3- to 4-pound chicken
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut the roast chicken into small pieces and discard the skin and bones. Put the chicken, grapes, almonds, scallions and celery in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, cream, dill, brown sugar and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Allow to chill for several hours or even overnight.
Before serving, garnish with halved grapes and chopped dill. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely before using for chicken salad.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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A perfect salad for leftover BBQ, boiled, broiled or baked chicken. A very crunchy salad with a tasty sweet Asian-style dressing. The kids love it too! The Chinese rice noodles are of the cellophane type and can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores. They are often in rectangle form and in clear packaging.

Provided by D

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time by combining the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salad oil, and rice vinegar in a salad dressing carafe.
To prepare the Chinese rice noodles, heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and break off a little bit of the noodles and add them to the skillet and fry them. They will puff up in the skillet, so only add a few at a time. As they begin to puff up, remove and drain them on paper towels. Be sure to cook long enough as the under cooked noodles will be like eating needles. Once cooked, add them to the salad mixture.
In a large bowl combine the iceberg lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Let chill about 10 minutes, and just before serving add the cooked rice noodles. Serve in salad bowls and offer the dressing in a pourable container so your family can add as much dressing as they want. You can also pour the dressing over the top of the salad, toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

MANDARIN CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Mandarin Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorraine

Categories Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup cooked, cubed chicken
3 -4 cups salad greens
1 can mandarin orange, drained,reserve liquid
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup crispy chinese noodles
4 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons mandarin orange liquid
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

Mix dressing and toss with salad.
Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 357, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6, Protein 5.9

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD

Basic Chicken Salad image

This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 125.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ANGEL'S CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD

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I made up this recipe after a similar sandwich served at a diner. It's not the same, but just as good.

Provided by Angel

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cooked, boneless chicken breast half, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ onion, finely diced
2 dill pickles, chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion and pickle; mix well.
Season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Serve with lettuce on fresh crusty bread or bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1018.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, free-range chicken, ripe fruits and vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices. The better the ingredients, the better the salad will taste.
Cook the chicken properly: Chicken should be cooked through but not overcooked, as this will make it dry and tough. Boiling or poaching the chicken is a gentle cooking method that helps retain moisture and flavor.
Use a variety of fruits and vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and texture to the salad. Some good options include grapes, apples, celery, and walnuts.
Don't skimp on the dressing: A good dressing will help bring all the flavors together. Use a light, flavorful dressing such as a vinaigrette or yogurt-based dressing.
Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Lanai chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Lanai chicken salad at home. Enjoy!