Best Chicken Salad Pioneer Woman Recipes

Summer Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
4 ears fresh corn (or use 2 if on the large side)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for serving
3 stalks celery (inner light green stalks and leaves), finely diced
3 stalks celery (inner light green stalks and leaves), finely diced
1 medium red onion, finely diced
1 1/2 cups blueberries
3/4 cup crumbled feta, plus more for serving
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

For the salad: Put the chicken breasts into a large plastic storage bag. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin to flatten to 1/4-inch uniform thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat a grill and drizzle with the olive oil. Grill the chicken on both sides until done, about 7 minutes per side. (Rotate halfway during grilling each side to ensure pretty grill marks.) Set aside to cool.
Grill the corn for a few minutes, until still crunchy but colored. With a very sharp knife, shave the kernels off each corn cob. Combine with the dill, celery and onions in a large bowl. Set aside.
For the dressing: Mix together the feta, half-and-half, mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Stir, and then taste. Add more salt if necessary; do not undersalt!
Slice the chicken on the bias to create flat, randomly shaped pieces. Throw into the bowl with the celery, onions and corn. Stir to combine. Pour half of the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently. Add more as desired, but don't overcoat the salad; it should be light! At the end, toss in the blueberries to lightly coat them in the dressing.
Spoon the salad into butter lettuce cups and then sprinkle individual helpings with feta and extra dill.

Basic Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 3- to 4-pound roast chicken, home roasted or store-bought, recipe follows
2 cups green or red seedless grapes, halved, plus more halved grapes, for garnish
1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 scallions, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3- to 4-pound chicken
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut the roast chicken into small pieces and discard the skin and bones. Put the chicken, grapes, almonds, scallions and celery in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, cream, dill, brown sugar and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Allow to chill for several hours or even overnight.
Before serving, garnish with halved grapes and chopped dill. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely before using for chicken salad.

Chinese Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated ginger (about a 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili paste
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
Juice of 1 lime
3 cups chopped cooked chicken, preferably rotisserie
2 cups chopped Napa cabbage
2 cups chopped romaine
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup bagged matchstick carrots
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
6 mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

For the dressing: Put the peanut oil, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, garlic and lime juice in a small mason jar and secure the lid. Shake vigorously until well combined. Set aside.
For the salad: Put the chicken, cabbage, romaine, kale, carrots, edamame, almonds, peanuts and bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss.
Transfer to a platter or individual plates. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and garnish with the cilantro, mint and toasted sesame seeds.

Green Goddess Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup packed spinach
1/4 cup torn fresh basil, plus some for garnish
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus some for garnish
1 clove garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups green grapes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 scallions, sliced
1 small cucumber, diced
Serving suggestions: lettuce leaves, bread or wraps

Steps:

For the dressing: Place the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, milk, spinach, basil, parsley, garlic and lemon zest in a blender with a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
For the salad: Add the chicken, grapes, walnuts, scallions and cucumber to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the basil and parsley. Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich or wrap, or cover and chill until needed.