Chicken Salad Recipe
Chunks of chicken, mayo and pickle mixed together on a bed of fresh greens.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Chicken Salad
- 1
Prepare Chicken
If not already cooked, poach or grill chicken breasts until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let cool, then chop into bite-sized chunks.
- 2
Mix Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, mayonnaise, diced dill pickles, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed and the chicken is evenly coated with the mayonnaise.
Serve the Salad
- 3
Prepare Greens
In a serving bowl or individual plates, arrange the mixed greens as a bed for the chicken salad.
- 4
Top with Salad
Spoon the chicken salad mixture over the prepared mixed greens. Optionally, add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber on top for garnish and extra flavor.
- 5
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious chicken salad!