Best Chicken Salad Cups Recipes

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Toss the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, and capers in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Arrange 1 large lettuce cup and 1 small lettuce cup on each plate, overlapping slightly. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce cups. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the salads. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Do-Ahead Tip: The chicken salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Just before serving, spoon the salad into the lettuce cups.
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup olive oil
• Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually add the oil and blend until emulsified.
• Yield: 1 3/4 cups

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD IN RED PEPPER CUPS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumbers, pepper, onions and carrot. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

SPICY-CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and chile paste. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and salt, and stir-fry the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the scallions, carrot, and water chestnuts. Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and cool. Stir in the lime juice mixture, mint, and coriander. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and fill each with some of the chicken salad. Serve with lime wedges.

CILANTRO LIME JALAPENO CHICKEN SALAD IN AVOCADO CUPS

Steps:

• Shred or dice cooked chicken. Add the mayonaise, Dijon, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper; stir to incorporate. Mix in red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Refrigerate for several hours to let flavors meld. Serve mounded in avocado halves.
• Note: Chicken breasts may be cooked by first drying with a paper towel. Season well with salt and pepper (or Mexican spice mix) then placing in a flat microwavable dish. Cover loosely (I just place the splatter lid over.) Microwave high for about 5-10 minutes, testing at intervals for doneness. Do not over cook.

RANCH CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
• Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise and buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the scallions, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; whisk to combine. Add the chicken and half each of the bacon and tomatoes; toss to coat. Add the avocado and gently toss.
• Serve the chicken salad in the lettuce leaves; top with the remaining bacon and tomatoes. Serve with the dinner rolls.

CHICKEN SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Invert onto paper towels to drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon into tomatoes.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Put the chicken thighs, lemon, cilantro leaves and stems into a skillet or saucepan. Fill with water just to cover the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer. Cook until the chicken is tender and falling from the bones, about 40 to 45 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and allow to cool. When cool, remove the skin and strip the meat from the bones, discarding the skin and bones. Reserve the meat.
• In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, curry, honey, and lemon juice. Stir in the scallions, celery, and grapes until combined. Add the cooled chicken meat and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve heaping portions of the salad in butter lettuce leaves.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Combine chicken, cabbage, corn, cilantro, green onions, and almonds in a bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, rice vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, black pepper, salt, chile-garlic sauce, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, sesame oil, honey, and ginger in a separate bowl until sugar has dissolved.
• Stir dressing into chicken mixture to thoroughly coat salad with dressing.
• Hollow out dinner rolls to make small bowls; fill rolls with salad to serve.

CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Cut each sheet of pie pastry into 4-1/2-in. rounds; reroll scraps and cut out additional circles. Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of 14 ungreased muffin cups. , Bake at 450° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, almonds, celery, cheese, mayonnaise, salt and paprika; refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, spoon two rounded tablespoonfuls of chicken salad into each pastry cup. Combine sour cream and mayonnaise; spoon over filling. Sprinkle with cheese.

PICNIC POTATO AND CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, toss with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast until golden and tender, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the chicken in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a simmer over medium heat and poach until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool for a bit, then cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
• In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, chicken, bacon, celery, onion and garlic. Mix in the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, paprika, fresh herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the salad in lettuce cups and roll up to eat.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Place the first five ingredients in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sweet peppers, onion, almonds and capers; stir in vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce; sprinkle with cheese.

NEELY'S CHICKEN SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS

Steps:

• Mix first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Core tops of tomatoes with a paring knife. Using a melon baller, scoop out the insides of the tomatoes. Lay a leaf of lettuce in each tomato so it peeks out the top. Fill the tomatoes with a large scoop of the chicken salad and serve.

CHICKEN SALAD WONTON CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Spray one side of each wonton wrapper with no-stick cooking spray. Press wonton wrappers, coated-side-down into miniature muffin cups.
• Bake at 350°F 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pans; cool.
• Combine chicken, pecans, scallions, carrot and celery.
• Stir in oil, vinegar and thyme. Spoon chicken mixture into wonton cups. Sprinkle with parsley.

MINI CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• In small bowl, mix chicken and dressing.
• Separate dough into 10 biscuits; divide each into 2 rounds.
• Press dough rounds in bottom and up sides of 20 ungreased mini muffin cups, extending dough 1/4 inch above edge of cups.
• Fill each cup with about 2 teaspoons of the chicken mixture.
• Bake 8-11 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown; remove from muffin pan.
• Top each with lettuce and cheese; serve warm.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except lettuce and peanuts.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf. Sprinkle with peanuts.

MANDARIN CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD IN ORANGE CUPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine apple, chicken, cherries, celery, pecans, and mandarin oranges. Stir gently to combine. Slice oranges in half (stem end at the top), and scoop out pulp. (Tip: include the freshly juiced pulp as a healthy alternative to soda or sugary juices). If necessary, slice a small sliver off the bottom of each orange cup so that is sits more evenly. Combine the mandarin orange syrup, honey, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Toss with the chicken mixture to coat well. Divide the chicken mixture evenly into the 4 orange cups. Pack in a cooler or with an ice pack to maintain temperature.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together all ingredients except phyllo shells and parsley.
• Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon chicken mixture into each phyllo shell. Garnish with parsley.

MINI CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• 1. Here are the phyllo cups
• 2. This is the curry paste that I used
• 3. Prepare your chicken and slice up your celery. Mix in the almonds and cranberries and set aside. Next mix up your dressing well. Add the ancho and cayenne to your liking. Ancho has a Smokey flavor and the cayenne is hot. Now mix the dressing into the chicken mixture.
• 4. Fill the phyllo cups and bake for 7 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Take them out and add a sprig of parsley or chervil.
• 5. I served these for Sweetest Day for my husband & I along side a wonderful soup called https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/vegetable-soup/orange-you-glad-its-thanksgiving-soup.html?p=1.
• 6. 2-22-2014 ~~~~ We had these tonight for dinner. Of course, I just made one package of 15 but between my husband & I we ate them all. I should of fixed a salad or some soup to go with it. I did get another jar of curry paste; this time medium heat. Woohoo, hot enough for me but my husband said he could take some more heat. LOL

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds on a small baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, capers, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with 1 cup of the vinaigrette and toss gently.
• Arrange 1 large lettuce leaf and 1 small lettuce leaf on each plate, overlapping slightly. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce "cups." Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of vinaigrette over the salads. Garnish with shavings of the Parmesan cheese and serve.