Chicken Salad

Classic, creamy, perfect for sandwiches

Prep: Cook: Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs chicken breasts
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped fine
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • Salt and pepper

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.

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