- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15–20 minutes (if cooking chicken)
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes (recommended)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Intensity Level: Low (minimal cooking skills required)
- Servings: 4–6
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup seedless red grapes (halved)
- ½ cup celery (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for a lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, enhances sweetness)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- Fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
Preparation Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, start by cooking the chicken breast.
- Place chicken breasts in a pot with lightly salted water.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from water, let it cool, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
Tip: Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut that saves time and adds flavor.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
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