Best Hens Nest Chicken Salad Recipes
CHICKEN SALAD
Try this easy chicken salad recipe that's great as a hearty lunch or quick weeknight dinner. Serve it with a side of kettle chips or a crunchy pickle!
Categories Sunday lunch comfort food main dish poultry salad
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse chicken thoroughly and place in a large pot of water. Turn on the heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is done (about 45 minutes to an hour). When you are ready, remove the chicken from the pot and place on a plate. With your fingers or a fork, pull all of the meat off the bones, chop into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
- Chop all of your fruits and veggies and place them in a bowl with the chicken.
- In another bowl mix mayonnaise, yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the dill (or oregano or cilantro...whatever makes your skirt fly up) and if you're feeling a bit brazen throw in a dash of cayenne pepper!
- When the dressing tastes just right (you must taste test for appropriate saltiness especially), pour it over the chicken/veggie/fruit mixture and stir gently until everything is thoroughly mixed. Stir in the almonds. If you are feeling naughty, add a sprinkling of bacon bits.
- Allow the salad to chill for several hours (or even overnight). Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich or heck, eat it straight out of the bowl with a serving spoon. Try it soon-you'll love it!
HEN'S NEST CHICKEN SALAD
A Mexican restaurant I used to go served this dish. I came up with what I think is their recipe or close to it. It's awesome and a different take on traditional chicken salad. Can be served with crackers, tortilla chips, or on bread as a sandwich.
Provided by Kim
Categories Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix chicken, pineapple chunks, walnuts, cucumber, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Serve in taco bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD
This crowd-pleasing recipe for classic chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and snacking. Bits of celery, relish, and fresh herbs add texture and flavor while Dijon mustard and lemon juice add a tangy bite. Enjoy it just as it is, or add nuts or fruits. My favorite way to eat this is on toasted wheat bread with lettuce and tomato alongside a healthy serving of potato chips!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 3h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Season chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and onion powder. Place in the prepared baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken shreds easily, about 1 hour 20 minutes; don't overcook. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Reserve any accumulated chicken broth.
- Prepare dressing while chicken cools. Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, green onions, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
- Break chicken into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 5 times to shred chicken to desired consistency.
- Transfer chicken to a bowl. Add celery and pour dressing over top; toss to coat. If more moisture is desired, add reserved broth or more mayonnaise.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) before serving. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 456.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER
This recipe uses canned chicken, but if you want to use leftover chunked chicken or turkey, it 's even better. A dab of sweet relish is a nice taste surprise, and we love the apples, pecans, and raisins. The creamy salad dressing finishes it off nicely.
Provided by pepper
Categories Salad
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix chicken, apple, raisins, celery, pecans, yogurt, and relish together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 133.4 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER I
This is the result of a day at home with my brother and nothing to do. We decided to create a new lunch. Serve on rolls or sandwich bread; this is especially nice if you toast the bread, or use a flavorful whole-grain bread. The chicken can be substituted with turkey, and the ingredients can be rearranged to suit differing tastes. Enjoy!
Provided by STORMWALKER
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix chicken, creamy salad dressing, pickle relish, apple, pecans, celery, and raisins together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 169.9 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD
Gently poaching chicken breasts in an aromatic broth yields tender morsels for folding into a bright and herby homemade dressing. Serve it solo on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes or in half an avocado. It also makes a killer chicken club sandwich topped with crisp bacon and other sandwich fixings.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Toss together the chicken, celery, shallot, dill and parsley in a large bowl.
- Add the dressing to the chicken and mix gently until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight to meld flavors. Garnish with chives.
- Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and roughly chop the meat into about 1/2-inch pieces. Discard the bones and skin.
- Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using.
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