THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD
Gently poaching chicken breasts in an aromatic broth yields tender morsels for folding into a bright and herby homemade dressing. Serve it solo on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes or in half an avocado. It also makes a killer chicken club sandwich topped with crisp bacon and other sandwich fixings.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
- Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce 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 1/2-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.
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Papu Paul
[email protected]This chicken salad is the best! I love the combination of flavors and the dressing is perfect.
Sudes Amru
[email protected]I've made this chicken salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Tyree Bush
[email protected]This chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Jayden Noffels
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to chicken salad recipe.
Carnell Harris
[email protected]This chicken salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for picnics and potlucks.
MD Akibul Islam
[email protected]I love that this chicken salad is made with fresh ingredients. It makes such a difference in the flavor.
Clayton Le Blanc
[email protected]This chicken salad is so versatile. I've served it on sandwiches, salads, and even as a dip. It's always a hit.
Byron Baker
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good chicken salad recipe for a long time and this one is definitely a keeper.
Sudais Ramzan
[email protected]This chicken salad is the perfect balance of flavors. It's not too sweet and not too tangy. It's just right.
Ronan Davidson (RoRo)
[email protected]I love that this chicken salad is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes it so much lighter and healthier.
Brylee Hancock
[email protected]This chicken salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch. It's also great for meal prep because it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Neo Zero
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Moses Sadoki kiba
[email protected]This chicken salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day. I've already made it twice this week and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
Aymen Heddouche
[email protected]I made this chicken salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Zohour Belagi
[email protected]This chicken salad is the best I've ever had! It's so flavorful and moist, and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.