Description
Deli-Style Chicken Salad is a classic dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy celery, and creamy mayonnaise. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a standalone dish, this easy recipe is customizable and ideal for make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken breast, diced
- 300g boneless chicken thigh, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated onion
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- Additional sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat diced chicken with olive oil, granulated onion, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Bake: Arrange chicken in a baking dish, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Cool and Dice: Allow the chicken to cool for 10 minutes, refrigerate for 1 hour, then dice into ¼-inch pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, celery, and mayonnaise until well blended.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours or overnight to meld flavors.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Add sweetness with dried cranberries, grapes, or apples.
- Include nuts like toasted pecans, almonds, or walnuts for crunch.
- Enhance flavor with fresh herbs (dill, parsley) or spices (curry powder, paprika).
- Serve cold for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
