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Best-Ever Chicken Salad

Best-Ever Chicken Salad
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If you’re searching for a refreshing and satisfying dish, this Best-Ever Chicken Salad is your answer! This delightful recipe combines juicy chicken with crunchy almonds and sweet grapes, offering a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, you can serve it on flaky croissants or over a bed of greens. Plus, you’ll love how simple it is to whip up! With the added perk of making it in advance, you can let all those delicious flavors meld together in the fridge. Enjoy this nutritious, easy-to-make salad that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 4 lbs chicken parts (about 4 cups cooked)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup seedless grapes (halved)
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
  • 3 scallions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp dill (fresh, chopped)
  • 1 tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rub chicken pieces with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-55 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Let the chicken cool, then remove skin and bones before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, mix chopped chicken with grapes, almonds, celery, scallions, dill, and parsley.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine the mayo mixture with the chicken mixture until just mixed.
  6. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve on greens or as a sandwich filling.

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