If you could bottle the feeling of a sunny picnic day — fresh air, crisp greens, and that first bite of a perfectly made chicken salad sandwich — it would taste exactly like this.
Classic Chicken Salad is comfort food at its finest: tender shredded chicken, creamy mayo, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and toasted pecans, all brought together with a hint of lemon and herbs.
It’s rich in protein, endlessly satisfying, and so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you ever bought the store-bought kind.
Whether you serve it on crusty bread, in a croissant, wrapped in lettuce, or straight from the bowl (no shame), this recipe might just become your new daily obsession.
Let’s make something deliciously simple — and utterly irresistible. 💛
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Classic Chicken Salad
✅ Ready in 15 minutes – Faster than delivery!
✅ Packed with protein & texture – Tender, crunchy, juicy, creamy
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Tastes better after chilling overnight
✅ Customizable – Add apples, cranberries, or swap nuts
✅ No cooking required (if using rotisserie chicken!)
This isn’t just lunch — it’s elevated comfort in every bite.
🍗 Classic Chicken Salad
Serves 4 | Prep: 15 min | Chill: 30+ min (optional) | Total: ~20 min
🛒 Ingredients
3 cups (about 450g) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
(rotisserie, grilled, or poached)
½ cup (120g) mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (adds tang and depth)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (brightens flavor)
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ cup (75g) celery, finely diced (for crunch)
½ cup (75g) red seedless grapes, halved (sweet burst in every bite)
⅓ cup (35g) toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (adds richness)
2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for freshness)
🔥 Pro Tip: Toast the nuts first — deepens flavor 10x!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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