Introduction

With its perfect blend of flavors and textures, deli style chicken salad has become a favorite for many people who opt for it during lunch, picnics and gatherings. This recipe is quick and combines tender chicken with crunchy vegetables as well as creamy dressings making it a good meal for you. Let’s get into how to prepare this yummy dish from home.

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cooked shredded or diced chicken breast.

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery

• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• Salt and pepper to taste,

• Lemon juice (a single tablespoon)

 

Directions:

Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breasts until they are completely done. Shred or dice the chicken into small pieces.

Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl put together the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice salt and pepper.

Stir Well: Mix until everything is well combined such that the dressing coats every piece of meat equally.

Chill: Cover your refrigerated chicken salad at least thirty minutes prior to serving it.

 

Tips for Success

For the most flavor and texture, utilize chicken that has been cooked recently.

Change the mayonnaise amount according to how creamy you want your salad to be.

The dressing can have a little honey for sweetness.

Customize the taste of your chicken salad by trying different spices and herbs.

 

Health Benefits

When made with lean chicken breast and lots of vegetables, this is a good option for deli-style chicken salad. This provides protein from chicken, healthy fats from mayonnaise, and essential vitamins and minerals from vegetables.

 

Nutritional Information

(Per serving)

Calories: 250

Protein: 20g

Fat: 16g

Carbohydrates: 5g

Fiber: 1g

 

Variations and Substitutions

Greek Chicken Salad – Mix cucumber pieces, cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese into the dish. Drizzle with olive oil before sprinkling oregano on top.

Curry Chicken Salad – To give it an interesting twist add curry powder or raisins in the dressing. For some crunch garnish it with toasted almonds.

Avocado Chicken Salad – Just substitute half of the mayonnaise with mashed avocado for a creamy nutritional dressing.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use leftover cooked chicken for this recipe? Yes, you can make use of leftover cooked chicken to prepare the recipe. Just shred or chop it up and then mix it with ingredients.

How long will deli-style chicken salad keep in the refrigerator? In an airtight container, a day or two is all that your homemade deli-style salad will last.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time? Sure! You can prepare the mixture of this chicken salad some hours before you serve it cold.

Can I substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise? Yes, in place of mayonnaise, Greek yoghurt can be applied as a healthier alternative. Reduce or increase its amount until the preferred level of creaminess is achieved.

What are some serving suggestions for deli-style chicken salad? A bed of lettuce, pita pockets, and whole grain bread are some serving suggestions for deli style chicken salad. Crackers also work well with this meal or just on top of sliced cucumbers if you want something fewer carbs on there.

 

Conclusion

Deli-style Chicken salad is very versatile and good tasting food which can be enjoyed differently. Its taste isn’t only great but also has creamy texture making it easy to be used as sandwich filling; spread over salads or even appetizers. With few ingredients and straightforward cooking process, this dish should be on your list to learn how to cook someday