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BEST Chicken Salad

May 25, 2020

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For a chicken salad recipe that’s guaranteed to be a total winner, look no further!  This chicken salad is wonderfully creamy without being overly wet, it isn’t too sweet or too tangy, and incorporates the PERFECT balance of flavors!

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Best Chicken Salad Recipe

I’m a sentimental romantic.  So you’ll have to indulge me for a moment.

One of my favorite movies of all time is the Megan Follows version of Anne of Green Gables and its sequel.  Would it be too dramatic to say that growing up, those movies helped shape who I am?  Yes, that’s pretty dramatic.  But in some small but meaningful ways I believe they did.

As I was making this chicken salad a line from the movie came to mind.  (That’s what happens when you have the entire dialogue of the movie memorized.)  Diana and Anne are standing on the cliffside of scenic Prince Edward Island overlooking the ocean, the wind blowing in their hair, staring off into the sunset.

Diana says to Anne, “I wish I were rich and I could spend the whole summer at a hotel, eating ice cream and chicken salad.”

Anne responds thoughtfully, “You know something, Diana? We are rich. We have sixteen years to our credit, and we both have wonderful imaginations. We should be as happy as queens.”

Nodding at the setting sun over the ocean, Anne observes, “Look at that. You couldn’t enjoy its loveliness more if you had ropes of diamonds….I am happy Diana, and nothing is going to hold me back.”

Without a doubt, one of life’s simple but greatest pleasures is good food – food that’s thoughtfully prepared and shared with those you love.

So in celebration of Diana’s desire for good food, and in appreciation of Anne’s understanding that happiness is how you interpret it, here’s a delicious chicken salad you can enjoy with your family and friends!

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This salad is wonderfully creamy without being overly wet, it isn’t too sweet or too tangy, and it incorporates the perfect balance of flavors.  The sour cream adds a touch of freshness to offset the heaviness of the mayonnaise.  Bite into and we’re confident you’ll be very happy indeed.

Use this chicken salad recipe for sandwiches, croissants or in wraps.  Or, for a low-carb option, serve it on top of a bed of salad leaves with some sliced tomatoes and avocado.

How to Make the BEST Chicken Salad

Let’s get started!

Place the diced chicken, celery, green onions and grapes in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.

combining ingredients in a bowl

In a medium-sized bowl, combine all remaining ingredients to make the sauce and stir to combine.

combining the mayonnaise sauce ingredients

Scoop the mayo sauce over the chicken salad and stir to combine, making sure the chicken salad is thoroughly coated with the sauce.

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

stirring all the ingredients together

Enjoy!

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BEST Chicken Salad

Kimberly Killebrew
Look no further, the flavor and texture of this chicken salad will have you coming back for more!
Print Recipe
4.65 from 81 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Entree, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings for sandwiches
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 large boneless ,skinless chicken breasts cooked in lightly salted water then chilled in the fridge and diced, about 4 cups (for the best texture, avoid canned chicken)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups halved seedless red grapes
  • 3 green onions ,chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (for a healthier choice use Avocado Oil Mayonnaise)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the diced chicken, celery, green onions and grapes in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the remaining ingredients to make the sauce and stir to combine. Pour the mayo sauce over the chicken salad and stir to combine and thoroughly coat the salad.
  • Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Serve on sandwiches, croissants or in wraps with some lettuce. For a low-carb option, serve on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomato and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 235mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Originally published on the The Daring Gourmet on Jul 13, 2017

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147 Responses

  1. Pam says

    February 22, 2021 at 11:08 am

    I just made this out of desperation for my husband’s work lunch. I had seasoned chicken breast in the freezer. I did add some hard boiled eggs. I only had regular onions and no celery. It was still delicious!
    I love my normal chicken salad, but I wanted to try something different. Now I have two that I love. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Jen says

    February 2, 2021 at 8:41 am

    This has become my all time favorite go-to recipe or chicken salad!! Sooooo good!!

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    November 6, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    Great recipe but I would not expect anything less from a kindred spirit!

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    September 24, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Yep! This is the best chicken salad!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 24, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you, Mary! :)

      Reply
  5. Mary Clapp says

    September 18, 2020 at 8:45 am

    We can’t stop eating this chicken salad! I make it once a week! Thank you for such an amazing recipe! Genius ingredients come together to make a rich, perfect taste! The only thing different I did was to substitute dried cranberries for the grapes and added toasted pecans or sliced almonds. Don’t forget the croissants! They are a must!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 23, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      Fantastic, Mary, thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Salley B says

    August 30, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    I made this today and my family loved it! This is going to be my go to chicken salad. I can easily change it up with cranberries and nuts.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 30, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      I’m so glad, Salley, thank you!

      Reply
  7. Dave says

    August 16, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    My new go-to for chicken salad! A mix of breast and thighs work really well for this also.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 16, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      Fantastic, thanks so much, Dave!

      Reply
  8. Barb says

    August 2, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    I have made this twice now and both times it was a hit! I didn’t have grapes so I used a mix of dried cranberries & dried cherries with chopped walnuts & pecans… It was awesome! Also, instead of bread I used lettuce and made wraps!! Less carbs! Was wonderful!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 2, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      Fantastic, Barb, thanks so much for the feedback!

      Reply
  9. Debbie says

    July 15, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    This is absolutely the best chicken salad I have ever had. The only thing I do different is add pecans. I have made this before for a luncheon and am making it again with a pasta salad for another luncheon. Everyone loves it!!! Thank you for the best chicken salad.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 15, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you so much, Debbie, I’m thrilled to hear that!

      Reply
  10. Crystal says

    July 10, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    Making this for my daughters graduation! I can’t wait! It looks and.sounds amazing!

    Reply
  11. Kelly Burns says

    July 9, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Making this for my daughter’s baby shower. How far in advance can I make it? My thought was to just community ingredients and wait to do the dressing? Your thought?

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 9, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Kelly, with the dressing you can make it the day before.

      Reply
  12. Lauri Weston says

    July 2, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    One word: YUMMMMMMM!!!!! I used Rotisserie chicken and add sliced almonds!! <3

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 2, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Fantastic, Lauri, thanks so much for the feedback!

      Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    June 23, 2020 at 9:38 am

    I LOVE this chicken salad!! My absolute new favorite. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Flora says

      June 24, 2020 at 11:27 am

      For a little crunch I added chopped toasted pecans… yum

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