creamy chicken salad recipe

We love this lemony kale slaw with creamy chicken salad for lunch. Add some extra radishes and toasted nuts for crunch.

Prep Time15

Active Time45

Make time10

Total Time1

Servings:

2 cups roasted shredded (or chopped) chicken breast meat (see directions below if needed.)
2 tbsp mayonnaise*
2 tbsp plain full fat yogurt
1 tbsp chopped dill and/or parsley
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp chopped dill pickles*
2 tbsp radishes More for kale salad!
2 tbsp finely chopped celery If you don't like radishes, add more celery, or vice versa.
1 /2 lemon cut into 5 wedges See additional lemon for kale salad
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or pecans optional but highly suggested!

1 bunch dinosaur kale or greens of choice washed, spun, and chopped into thin ribbons or bite size pieces.
1 tbsp chopped radish, about 1 radish
3 tbsp squeezed lemon juice, about 1 lemon
2/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
a few cracks of pepper

Preheat oven to 350°.
Drizzle olive oil on sheet pan and roll chicken breasts on all sides in the olive oil using your hands to rub it all around the meat.
With clean hands, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and again rub it into the chicken on all sides.
Roast chicken for 40-45 minutes. I like to check the temperature of each piece. If it's at least 160°. It will continue to rise in temperature as it rests.
Let chicken cool to the touch, remove skin and bones and save in the freezer for broth if you'd like. Cut off any parts that are not chewable as you shred or chop chicken. Reserve 2 cups for this recipe and save the rest for future uses.

Chop or shred chicken into bite size pieces.
Wash and prep kale greens as noted in FAQ or seen in video below.
To prepare kale, massage greens with lemon dressing and a sprinkle of salt. Let rest while you continue with chicken salad.
In a medium bowl combine 2 cups of chicken, mayonnaise, yogurt, herbs, dijon, celery, radishes, pickle, and salt and pepper. Take 1 lemon wedge and give your salad a squeeze. Stir to combine. Taste to see if more seasoning is needed.
Dish up each serving with a bed of kale salad. Add a serving of chicken salad next. Sprinkle extra radishes and/or nuts on top. Enjoy!

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