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Classic Chicken Salad

A creamy, herby, and crunchy classic chicken salad perfect for sandwiches, picnics, or straight from the bowl.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 431

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 scallions
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, sliced scallions, diced celery, chopped dill, and parsley to the dressing.
  3. Toss the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Notes

Poached chicken, leftover grilled chicken, or roasted/rotisserie chicken all work well. If roasting bone-in chicken, use 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts at 425°F for 30-35 minutes.
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