Best Chicken Salad
A classic chicken salad that combines tender chicken, creamy mayo, and fresh green onions, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces Chicken Breasts Use fresh chicken breasts for best flavor.
- 2 C Chicken Broth
- 3 C Water Reserved from cooking chicken.
- 1 piece Green Onion Chopped.
- 4 TBSP Mayo Adjust based on preference for creaminess.
- 3 TBSP Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
- to taste Salt Add according to preference.
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, and chicken breasts. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Once the chicken has boiled completely, remove it and let it drain, keeping the water and chicken broth mixture on the stove.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half and place them in the food processor to shred.
Preparing the Salad
- While the chicken is cooking, chop up the green onion and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the green onions.
- Pour in the mayo and mix it with the chicken.
- To moisten, add a tablespoon at a time of the reserved water/broth mixture, about 5 to 7 tablespoons, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
- Mix in salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Chicken salad can be served on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a cracker topping. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Experiment with additional ingredients like chopped celery or grapes for added crunch and sweetness.