Chicken Salad Recipe

My quick and easy, classic chicken salad recipe made healthier and lighter to make the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich. The perfect cold lunch for meal prep!

PREP TIME:5 mins

COOK TIME:5 mins

TOTAL TIME:10 mins

YIELD: 6 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces cooked chicken breast (finely chopped (from 2 breasts of rotisserie chicken))

1/3 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup celery (chopped)

1/3 cup red onion (diced (or scallions or chives))

2 tablespoons chicken broth (optional)

1 teaspoon Dijon

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over salad, in a wrap, or in a sandwich

Notes

How to Poach Chicken Breast:

If you want to poach your chicken breast, follow these simple steps:

Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn't cover the chicken.

Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it's leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.

Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and chop.