Finely Chopped Chicken Salad
A delicious and easy-to-make finely chopped chicken salad featuring tender chicken breast combined with crisp celery, tangy mayonnaise, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light lunch or sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the chicken breasts for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
Remove the chicken breasts from the water and let them cool completely.
Once cooled, finely chop the chicken breasts into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chopped chicken mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.