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Crunchy Chicken Salad - FlirtyFood

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420
A deliciously crunchy and creamy chicken salad perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Packed with nuts, herbs, and a tangy dressing, it's sure to impress.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.25 lb chicken (poached and shredded) (Better moisture)

Nuts

  • 0.75 cup pecans (toasted and chopped) (1/4-inch pieces)

Vegetables

  • 0.75 cup celery
  • 0.25 cup red onion
  • 0.25 cup parsley

Dairy & Condiments

  • 0.5 cup yogurt (Fage Total 5%) (Thick, creamy texture)
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise (Duke's) (For tang)

Condiments & Spices

  • 2.5 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tsp vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp garlic powder

Black pepper

  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  • Poach and shred the chicken, then let it cool.
  • Toast and chop pecans into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Combine chicken, pecans, celery, red onion, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  • Stir the dressing into the chicken mixture until well coated. Serve chilled.

Notes

For extra crunch, add some chopped apples or grapes.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken