BEST CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE | easy & healthy
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2020
- Chicken salad is a classic salad recipe with diced chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, green onion, sweet grapes, and fresh herbs. But there's a little something extra in my version that makes it the ultimate chicken salad - tarragon!
This recipe is easy, healthy, bright, flavorful, and will make any summer meal a breeze. Give it a try!
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Hi guys - hope you love this new recipe! It's easy, healthy, fresh and full of flavor. I've been eating it on repeat for the last several weeks! 😂 So how would you eat it? Straight out of the bowl, in a sandwich, or in a wrap? xo - Lisa
Pointy cabbage wrap or cucumber slices😋
Downshiftology, all of the above...separately, of course.
I love it in a wrap of heart of romaine!
You totally deserve the 1M
I absolutely love chicken salad! And I eat it whenever and however!! Thanks for the delicious sounding recipe! Can't wait to try it!
I am cook at a senior living home. I made this recipe for the residents the other night. It was excellent. I was nervous that poaching the chicken with onion and parsley would make it taste like chicken soup, but it gave the chicken this great rich flavor.
Thank you so much for demonstrating how to perfectly poach chicken. The basis for salads, wraps, tacos, etc. The exact method really works - and at 72 years I finally learned how to do it. I wrote it down, because my memory isn't what it used to be. Your chicken salad recipe looks awesome. I have tarragon on my permanent shopping list. Thank you so much.
Elissa
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Elissa, and how to make perfectly poached chicken. It really is versatile in so many recipes. It's always fun to learn something new, at any age! :)
You make cooking in the kitchen so much easier! I’m so thankful for the healthy recipes you share with us 💜
The toasted almonds - the grapes - the celery - the parsley and tarragon - YES! (I’ll grate an apple if I have no grapes) Have never poached with everything cold... will try next time. YUM
Apple...creative idea.
Stacey Stephens Mandarin oranges are great too. Top with crunchy Asian noodles.
Love this delicious recipe. I love celery but for non-celery lovers who still like the crunch, I soak celery in a bit of lemon juice for a couple of hours. This retains the crunch and makes the celery taste sort of fruity.
That's a great tip Elizabeth! I will try that!
I would like to try to make it with cucumber instead of celery since both can give a similar fresheness to therecipe
@@stefiluz just remember that cucumber can be more "wet" than celery, but that sounds great!
Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the tip I will definitely try it in my next recipe video 👍🙏
I just made chicken salad last week! I cooked my chicken in the slow cooker, used half plain nonfat yogurt and half mayonnaise, with walnuts instead of almonds. It was so good! Chicken salad is a nice break from tuna and seems a little classier if you want to share with guests. Love this version though. I'm definitely going to try it next time I'm making up a batch.
Non fat yogurt has more sugar than the full fat variety
This is great! I was wondering about an almond replacement!
Also, I’m gonna replace the tarragon with dill! Just preference.
(For those of us who don’t like fennel/black licorice taste)
@@arnie3631 that’s true!
I really need these recipes right now and always! I suffer from IBS and these recipes always keep me comfortable which is a blessing! Thank you!
Listen okay when I tell you this recipe changed my life…it brings me so much joy that no matter how bad I am at everything else I can follow this recipe and it never fails to turn out fantastic. Everytime I eat any other chicken salad but this one there is just no comparison. Thank you Lisa!!
Congratulations on 1 million!
I just love watching your recipes and the ones I've actually used have always been spot on!
This chicken salad looks absolutely mouth watering and seems like a perfect summer time food!
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy this one too!
This is the best Chicken Salad I’ve ever had! I loved it so much, I started eating it out of bowl with my serving spoon, it almost didn’t make it to bread! Then, I made it following day for lunch! I normally share my white organic roasted chicken with my little dog, but this time he didn’t get as much as I usually give him as I was saving this for my 2nd round of this chicken salad! I didn’t have tarragon, but that Dijon mustard really gives this a kick! Those roasted almonds (I toasted them in a sauté pan), and with those grapes - OMG. Thank you so much Lisa for this recipe, and all your great recipes!
Congrats Lisa!! I just wanted to thank you for all the delicious and new recipes you provide for us but more than that for changing our eating habits daily.
All your recipes are not only simple and clear, but also oh so special! Thank you for all this goodness!
My daughter & I had this for lunch today! We used Greek yogurt instead of the mayo & served it on lettuce leaves. So delish! Thank you so much for the recipe. We’re going to try your mayo recipe next. 😋
Wow will try Greek yogurt instead of Mayo.thnx
I've made this for the last two weeks for my work lunches. It is just so delicious. This is going to be a regular lunch go-to from now, especially when we get back to summer. It's winter here, so sometimes a salad is a bit hard to come at when it's cold outside!
Huge congrats. Thanks for creating such a vibrant community. It’s been amazing following you since I started meal prepping in college TWO years ago! Woah, didn’t realize it had been that long!
Whenever someone asks me about meal prep I tell them about you. I love your cooking style and philosophy
This sounds fabulous! Will be trying this immediately! I love how yummy the toasted almonds sound!😋
Thank you! Congratulations on your million!!💗
Congrats on your well deserved 1 Mil!! I watch your channel regularly-weekly if not daily! This recipe looks BOMB! Thanks for the tips! I’m going to have to work it into my meal prep this week for sure!!
You are the lady who taught me to perfectly poach eggs; you deserve all the subscribers you have!
Amazing chicken salad!!! It’s so fresh, crunchy, fruity and so full of flavour! Even my picky eater loves it!!! Thanks so much for this recipe, will definitely become a staple!
I think this is my 3rd comment but I can't over emphasize how great this stuff is thank you I made it exactly like you described
Lisa, you never cease to amaze me with the most simple, delicious meals that look so elegant. I can't wait to try this in a wrap! Thank you for being you and helping the world eat better and be healthier!
Hope you enjoy Rachelle! 😊
Lisa,you are such an inspiration! I watch every single video that you put out and it's such a joy to prepare your recipes !
Thanks to you I have bought a new food processor,and although it's not Vitamix it makes my life in the kitchen so much easier.
Keep up the good job!
This looks perfect for summer!! Sounds so good to have this as a cold wrap ☀️
This salad was one of the best in my life. So tasty. Love it and I’ll make it very often. Thank for the recipe!
So glad to hear that Erika! And if you loved it, would greatly appreciate a review on the website if possible 😊Thank you!
Congratulations on 1 Million, Lisa! You are so incredible and I am so happy for you! I made this recipe today and it was AMAZING! Thank you for all of your videos, I love this channel so much and I’m so grateful for how much work you’ve put into it! I’ve been following you and making your recipes for over a year now and you’ve helped me out so much. Thank you!!!❤️
Thank you so much! And I'm thrilled to hear I've been able to make a positive impact in your life 😊
I made this today!!! It is the most scrumptious chicken salad I have ever tasted and believe me, that's saying a lot! I love chicken salad and this is my new favorite recipe!!! Thank you!!!
I love how your videos always have specific instructions, down to the way to cut the celeries 💯
Glad you're loving the instructions Amirah! 😊
OMG! This is by far the best chicken salad recipe. Since viewing the video I’ve made chicken salad at least 4 times. It’s fabulous!
Oh yay, I'm so happy you love the recipe Linda! If you wouldn't mind writing a quick review on the website, I'd be super appreciative. 🤗
congrats on 1M Lisa! 🥳 and thanks for the recipe, love that you added grapes, almonds and also the herbs 😍 I will definitely make it!
You really deserve that! Always so caring with your viewers and always great recipes 👏🏻👏🏻 well done!
Thanks so much Andre! 😊
Omg I watched this yesterday and was literally dreaming about making this today! Chicken defrost faster!!!! I can’t wit!!
Made this last night & it is sooo yummy this morning. I will definitely make this again. The Taragon really brings out the flavors & love the grapes! ❤
Glad you liked it!!
Love how easy your videos make it to follow along and be sure you're doing it right! Thanks for the effort you put into your content. Your recipes are the only ones I trust to make for a crowd on the first try
I made this salad tonight and my family and I loved it so much!!!! By far the best chicken salad I have ever had. Thanks so much for delicious, colorful and healthy recipes like these! 💖
Yay! So glad you enjoyed this recipe 😊 Oh, and if you wouldn't mind, I would greatly appreciate a quick review on my website! Thanks so much Mary!
I made a slightly modified version of this recipe (I hardly ever follow recipes exactly unless baking) and I have to say it was great! I used dried cherries instead of grapes and did a few other little modifications. Really nice!
This looks so amazing! I love a healthy alternative to a classic!
This is so delicious, filling and healthy.
My family went nuts over the fresh homemade chicken salad.
Thanks for sharing this recipe
Congrats on 1 mil!
I was never a big fan of chicken salads, but this, with the grapes and herbs, it looks so delicious. I will definitely will give it a try sometime soon and eat as sandwich with home baked sourdough bread!
ciabatta bread 😋 as soon as I get grapes and tarragon I’ll be trying this recipe! I absolutely love how good your instructions are. Thank you 🕉
Congratulations!! Well-deserved, Lisa!! Thanks for the high quality content that I enjoy and learn from!
Just made this chicken salad and not only does the house smell amazing from the poached chicken, but the dish was amazing! Thank you for this.
When you asked on insta if we were team tuna or team chicken salad without hesitation I said tuna, but this recipe looks amazing! I love the addition of fruit and nuts for added flavors and textures. I can’t wait to try this recipe out! It might just change my mind 😂
Congratulations! Love your recipes so much. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you so much for your support 😊Enjoy the new recipe!
I've never had chicken salad before but I'm intrigued to try it. I love that you hardly waste anything, saving the broth is a great idea.
I am making this right now! I’m so excited! I love chicken salad! I’m trying eat better for myself and finding your channel has been a god sent! Thank you! I went to Whole Foods for the first time last night and I am amazed at how fresh and amazing things are there..
I love this recipe, I'm using this as my Food, Nutrition and health School Based Assessment
I love pairing the salad with croissants. Top-notch combination that beats every other kind of bread
That’s how I always serve it as well
FAB on croissants...but none too shabby on Hawaiian sweet buns also!
Lisa you make me smile x you’re just amazing, thank you so much for your creative ideas ❤️
O my god I absolutely love this recipe!!!!!!! I made it twice already using your video!! It’s just PERFECT. The flavors go so well together I LOVE IT.
Chicken salad is so yummy with grapes😋😋This looks delicious!
This looks so wonderful and easy to make! Can’t wait for the taste!
Hope you like it!😊
You’re on my favorite teachers that I have discovered in your field. I love your videos they are always so beautiful, clean, fresh and you express yourself so well it inspires me to cook more. Thank you for what you do, for your passion and education. I am forever grateful and excited to create more by learning through you. Thank you, truly!
Just had dinner and made your recipe. So so dang scrumptious. Wiped the bowl on empty. Thank you, thank you. May you be blessed and keep growing like a dandelion!
I love just putting chicken salad on lettuce. Make a wrap out of this. So excited to try this
Agreed makes a great snack 👍
Great idea! Will try
Have you tried a lettuce wrap. You use lettuce as the wrap instead of bread
Leigh Lo I have used lettuce as a wrap and it’s lovely
I tried this... Though I used skinless chicken thighs as on the bone it’s way more flavourful. Plus I find poached chicken breast to dry. I also used more seasoning. I skimmed the froth off the top. And froze the poached water and used it on Sunday to make gravy for Sunday dinner. It was absolutely delicious. The chicken thighs a more juicy cut of chicken made a phenomenal chicken salad.. Minus the almonds 🙃
Great way to use up the poaching liquid!
Can’t wait to make this again! A new staple in my weekly meal prep 😀 congrats on one million!
It looks so pretty. I make mine just like this but have used fresh dill weed instead of tarragon. I'm going to try the tarragon next time.
Dill tastes better than tarragon
Im not a sweet and salty person but ive tried this with pecans instead of almonds and green grapes vs Red & its delicious
I prefer pecans over almonds
@@judithryle2113 while I can't have almond or pecans (dietary restrictions), walnuts in chicken salad is good, too.
My mouth is salivating and I’m not even hungry... I know what I’m having for lunch tomorrow :). Thanks for sharing, I am loving your channel.
I had gastric bypass surgery in February and so much of what you share is relevant to me, I appreciate all you do for us! Can’t wait to see what’s in store this week.
My daughter is learning to read and spell. She wanted to write you a message about this recipe: My name is autumn your chicken salad is so good 😊
The one thing this salad is missing is a diced up Honey Crisp Apple. This recipe is sooo good.
Yeah, then it would be a Waldorf Salad. A personal fave!
MANUFACTURED HOMESTEADER Or a few pieces of tart Granny Smith. Though it looks wonderful.
Tf is wrong with you?
Great shout! I added apple . Delicious
If you don’t have time to poach the chicken, get a rotisserie chicken and shred the breast meat (not as healthy as poaching, but still delicious). I like to add about a teaspoon (or less) of sweet relish as I like a sweeter dressing. I’ll have to try the Terragon next time!
Nyasha Williams I do this all the time for multiple dishes. I have a great source at our Fred Meyers market, done daily. Living alone, I can make 5-6 meals with one chicken. My thing is to cut off the breasts then pull them apart as for tacos or enchiladas. Then I always take about 1 tablespoon of the congealed, clear fat from the package. This requires overnight refrigeration. I mix this in with some light seasonings to the shredded breasts. It keeps the near flavorful and very, very moist,
Love the new recipe. Perfect for the warmer weather. Thanks Lisa!
Congratulations on a well deserved milestone! Your are such a motivating educator, thank you! Awesome recipe btw. 👍🏻
Thanks so much William! 😊
Love it! I have been using dried sour cherries (we have so many in Wisconsin) in my chicken salad and it it amazing!
I know what I'm doing with my leftovers!
Enjoy the recipe! :)
Congrats, Lisa! 👏👏👏
Big congratulations!! 🎊 Such a huge accomplishment! I truly appreciate your videos and healthy recipes!
Congratulations Lisa! I’ve been subscribed your channel for more than two years and I’m soooo happy for you!!! Love this chicken salad recipe! I’ll give it a try
Thanks for being a part of this community Alicia 😊
Congrats on 1M Lisa!!
I’m in Colorado, if I were picked, I’d like the merch to go to someone overseas with less access to you and your prizes.
Thank you for all you do! 💜
Thanks so much and good luck! 😊
I just made this recipe and it is soooo good! Wow! I could eat the whole bowl. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe!
Made this twice and it was excellent both times so I be making it quite a bit ..... Much appreciated
I have been following for such a long time, so glad to have been following since before 1 million! I was drawn to your channel because of your aesthetic and because I’ve always appreciated and enjoyed the recipes you’ve shared with us. Congratulations to 1 million subscribers! I’m so glad your channel has continued to flourish!❤️ side note I really enjoy to see you very active in your comment sections. I know it’s hard to answer to everyone but I can definitely tell you care and are very engaged!❤️
Thanks for being a part of this community Annel! It means so much to me 😊 And I do try my best to answer everyone!
I replaced mayo for hummus and it blew my palate. That would be THE ultimate chicken salad recipe 😅
I still keep some of the mayo...but do part mayo and plain Greek yoghurt to make it healthier
I loved this recipe. You can also use cherries instead of grapes and the juice from the cherries runs throughout the salad. Another alternative, if you prefer thighs to breasts, is to use 4 bone-in thighs with skins. In a plastic bag, add 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper and half a tablespoon of salt. Add the thighs and shake the bag until it coats completely. For a stronger taste, place the bag in the refrigerator and marinade for several hours. Then bake the thighs for 1 hour at 400 degrees. When done, remove the skin, which will be crispy. The skins are great snacks. Refrigerate the thighs until cool and then de-bone and cube. To the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of mango chutney (optional). Then follow the rest of the recipe according to the directions in this video. I had been making curried chicken salad for a couple of months. But I wanted something less spicy and this recipe filled the bill.
Great idea Susan! Thanks for sharing 😊
I make this now ALL THE TIME. THANK YOU! I also saw that it tastes really good with dill!
Congratulations on a million! Huge accomplishment. So glad to have found your channel and now I can’t stop watching haha!
Mmmm. Try it with honey crisp apple, AND, fresh croissants, that are toasterd beautifully, medium golden brown color. You'll never use regular bread again for this sandwich. 👍🏻 😃
Sounds great! 😊
This is so pretty 😍 I don’t do mayo 🙅🏼♀️ but I might have to try it with yogurt as you suggested to someone else!
Yes! Yogurt will work 😊
I don't do chicken and this salad looks so appetizing! Lol. I might have to try it with some marinated frozen tofu for a chicken texture!
Vegan-aise?
Oh! I love your recipes, these are both healthy and tasty. You're such an inspiration ❤️
Made it last week. Made it this week again. Just love it !
When organic grapes aren't in season, I would use apples.
Yes! Apples are a great alternative!
Annie O'Sullivan I like that idea! Also cashews instead of almonds makes for a nice variation.
Or buy the grapes in season and stock them in the freezer. They’re a bit cold On the fingers while slicing But surprisingly don’t change their taste once defrosted.
@@KatTheScribe And good resistant starch. I find grapes too sweet (don't have a sweet tooth) so use kiwi instead.
I would eat this in a sandwich with some delicious homemade sourdough bread!
Sounds great!😊
That sounds amazing Inaara! I think I will try that too!
This looks delicious!! Thank you for sharing your recipe. I love uncomplicated recipes and this is certainly easy to make! Gracias! 💕
This is seriously mouthwatering!!! I never heard of poached chicken but it seems so healthy and delicious! I can't wait to give it a go (hope to find tarragon at the supermarket!)
Congratulations again, Lisa!!
Congrats on the 1 million subs!
You had me until mayo on this one. Any mayo substitutes that work with this recipe?
Hi Valerie! Yes, you can always use yogurt as a substitution :) You find a few substitutions for ingredients in my post here: downshiftology.com/recipes/chicken-salad/
I like my chicken salad with whole wheat crackers!
Don't blanch your chicken, it pulls the flavor out. Bake your chicken with some olive oil and salt and pepper. You will have much more favorable chicken salad.
I love this idea!
I agree much more flavorful chicken!
Poaching is what she did.
There are pros and cons to both methods. The aromatics would infuse some flavor and your not going to dry it out that way. There is also a texture differences.
But in the summer- baking is not an option
This is very similar to the recipe I use except for the herbs and you’ve totally sold me on trying it next time. Thanks and congrats!!
I was only aware about tuna salad. But after watching your chicken recipe salad video. I am like there is no better day than Sunday to try it! I am about to go get the ingredients and excited to make it :) thank you Lisa for your creative recipes.
Congrats on 1 million, you’ve been an inspiration in not only my health journey, but also my expat journey...thank you for doing what you do 💕
Thanks so much Brittany 😊
I can’t wait to try this! Love that I found you on here
This is the perfect summer salad I can't wait to try it! It looks so easy and quick to make, I love that I currently have these ingredients at home. Thank you for sharing this recipe Lisa looks amazing!
Hope you enjoy 😊
I make this Chicken salad so often that I've tweeked it with additional vegetables such as peppers and shredded carrots and diced cucumber. I've also substituted strawberries for the grapes when in season.
Love the addition of grapes and almonds. Now I'm hungry!
Your videos are always so easy to follow! Can’t wait to try this recipe... key new ingredient for me, tarragon!
An absolute staple in my weekly prep, it is so yummy!
Congratulations! I can't wait to try this! Will need to remember to get tarragon in my next grocery trip...
Congratulations on One million!!! Love all your recipes!