Chicken Salad

Classic, creamy, perfect for sandwiches

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Serves: 4-6
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Cover chicken with salted water. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook until 160°F, .
  2. Cool , then shred or chop.
  3. Whisk mayo, lemon juice, mustard.
  4. Add chicken, celery, parsley, shallot. Toss.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Chill .
  6. Serve on bread, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.

Notes

  • Poaching keeps chicken moist.
  • Shredded has better texture than cubed.

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen