Chicken Salad Chick Copycat
Indulge in this delightful Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe, a perfect blend of juicy chicken, crunchy celery, and sweet red grapes tossed in a creamy dressing. Ideal for summer picnics or cozy family dinners, this dish is an effortless crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together. With its balanced flavors and vibrant colors, every bite is a comforting hug in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably high-quality)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Boil or poach chicken breasts until fully cooked (15-20 minutes). Let cool before shredding.
- Chop celery and halve grapes while the chicken cools.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, celery, grapes, and optional nuts until well-coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg