The Best Chicken Salad Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Chicken Salad Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Chicken Breasts With Bone And Skin On; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 2 whole Apples, Diced; 1 bunch Red Grapes, Halved; 3 stalks Celery, Diced; 2/3 cups Poppy Seed Salad Dressing; 3 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise; 1/3 cups Dried Cranberries (optional); 1/3 cups Walnuts Or Pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds Chicken Breasts With Bone And Skin On
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 whole Apples, Diced
1 bunch Red Grapes, Halved
3 stalks Celery, Diced
2/3 cups Poppy Seed Salad Dressing
3 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
1/3 cups Dried Cranberries (optional)
1/3 cups Walnuts Or Pecans (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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2. Cover chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper.
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3. Bake at 450 until juices are clear or meat thermometer reads 160 (about 30 minutes).
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4. Remove chicken from oven and let cool; when cool, remove skin and cut breast meat into 1-inch chunks.
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5. Dice apples, halve grapes and chop celery.
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6. Mix fruit, celery and chicken together in large bowl.
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7. Pour in poppy seed salad dressing and add mayonnaise; stir until thoroughly mixed.
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8. Add berries and nuts if you desire
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*If the mixture is too dry, add more dressing a tablespoon at a time until mixture has been lightly coated.

634

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Chicken Breasts With Bone And Skin On, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, The Best Chicken Salad Ever 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Chicken Salad Ever

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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