Chicken Salad Chick Copycat Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe – a creamy, zesty salad brimming with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and the sweetness of red grapes. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy lunches, this dish is sure to impress friends and family while sparking delightful conversations around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- ½ cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add chicken breasts. Cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot and let cool slightly. Shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted pecans into the dressing.
- Add shredded chicken and mix gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg