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CREAMY CHICKEN SALAD | Paleo, GF, DF

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Creamy Chicken Salad

Cultural Context

Creamy chicken salad is a staple of American cuisine, often found at picnics and potlucks. This dish combines tender chicken with a creamy dressing, making it a versatile option for sandwiches or as a salad. Variations abound, with ingredients like fruits and nuts added for flavor and texture, reflecting regional preferences.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
mixed salad greens
2 to 3 medium sized radishes
a handful of cherry tomatoes
1/2 large avocado
3 to 4 free-range chicken thighs
1 free-range egg yolk
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon mustard
approximately 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

almonds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and provide a similar crunch.

1

Plate mixed salad greens in a nice serving bowl.

2

Chop off the rough ends of the radishes and slice them finely.

3

Roughly halve the cherry tomatoes.

4

Slice the avocado into nice big slices.

5

Heat a pan and add coconut oil for cooking the chicken.

6

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes on each side until done.

7

Set the cooked chicken aside to cool for a few minutes before slicing it up.

8

Assemble the salad by placing the sliced chicken at the bottom, then adding the fresh veggies: tomatoes, radishes, and avocado on top.

9

In a food processor, add the egg yolk, crushed garlic clove, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.

10

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

11

Pulse the mixture for around thirty seconds while gradually adding the olive oil slowly to thicken the dressing.

12

Dress the salad with the creamy dressing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

serving bowlknifepanfood processor

Spice Level:

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Dietary

paleogluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Chicken SaladClassic Chicken Salad

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