Pickliscious Chicken Salad Recipes

THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD

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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

Ingredients

1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons shallot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Sliced chives, for garnish
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs thyme
1 small onion, halved
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, fat trimmed
5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store bought

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.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD

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This salad is great for parties or family gatherings, and prep is fast. This recipe is easily doubled. Don't worry about leftovers - there are never any left! Serve fresh or chilled on bread or crackers of choice.

Provided by Idess

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 pounds deli rotisserie chicken, boned and meat chopped
1 white onion, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup sweet-hot pickle relish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine chicken, onion, eggs, pickle relish, mustard, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; stir in mayonnaise by spoonfuls until mixture holds together but isn't too moist. Season salad with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 324 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 80.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 444.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD

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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

MY FAVORITE CHICKEN SALAD

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I'm a huge fan of chicken salad and have tried so many different variations over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. Simple, refreshing flavors and great texture make it wonderful on a sandwich or just served over a bed of lettuce!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories Salad

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
3 stalks celery, finely diced
¾ cup chopped pecans
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Stir chicken, celery, pecans, mayonnaise, yellow onion, relish, mustard, pepper, dill, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl until well combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 384.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

COPYCAT CHICKEN SALAD

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This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and your family will love it. The sweet pickle relish gives it its signature taste. I like to use a thick, crusty oat bread for this sandwich. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 hard-boiled large egg, cooled and minced
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
2 romaine leaves

Steps:

Mix the first 7 ingredients; stir in chicken. Line 2 slices of toast with lettuce. Top with chicken salad and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 1386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 51g protein.