Chicken Salad With Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad With Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/2 cup finely diced celery stalks, plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley and tarragon); 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 to 3 avocados, halved and pitted (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup finely diced celery stalks, plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley and tarragon)
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 to 3 avocados, halved and pitted (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse the chicken briefly under cool running water, then pat dry with paper towels.
2
Season on both sides with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof saute pan over high heat.
4
Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes.
5
Turn the chicken over and immediately place the pan in the oven.
6
Roast 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.
7
Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
8
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, celery, celery leaves, red onion, herbs, celery seeds and cayenne pepper.
9
Mix well.
10
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into a 1/2-inch dice, add it to the mayonnaise mixture and mix well.
11
If not serving immediately, transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
12
Serve in avocado halves, if desired.
13
Photograph by Lisa Shin

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad With Fresh Herbs falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Salad With Fresh Herbs

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