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simple chicken salad recipe

Simple Chicken Salad Recipe

Carolyn
Poached Chicken, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and honey come together to make the best simple chicken salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • Stand mixer
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the shredded and chopped chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 5 Cups Cold Water
  • 2 ½ t. kosher salt

For the dressing:

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ lemon, squeezed
  • ½ t. kosher salt
  • 1 t. honey

For assembly:

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 heirloom or firm tomato, sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce
  • 1 favorite crackers

Instructions
 

For the poached chicken:

  • Trim any fat, tendons or undesirables off chicken breasts and place in a large saucepan. Add 5 cups of cold water, 2 ½ t. kosher salt and turn on the heat to medium high.
  • Let chicken come to a simmer and then using tongs or a fork flip chicken breasts over. We are going for long and slow, not boiling.
  • Let the chicken simmer for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Remove chicken from water when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Immediately place chicken into a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
  • Mix on low speed until shredded. Add dressing gradually until all the way coated but not overdressed. I had a small amount left.

For the dressing:

  • Place mayo, salt and honey in a bowl and mix well. Gradually add lemon juice until you get desired taste.
  • Add dressing to chicken gradually until all mixed together and coated but not overdressed. I had just a little bit left in my bowl.
  • Refrigerate until cold.

For assembly:

  • Place butter lettuce leaves in a bowl. Add a sliced tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken salad and then chopped avocado. Enjoy with crackers.
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