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Flavored Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

A delightful twist on classic chicken salad with zesty dill pickles and creamy dressing, perfect for comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Poached chicken is preferred for tenderness.
  • ¾ cup dill pickles, diced Adjust according to your taste.
  • ½ cup celery, diced Feel free to substitute with any crispy vegetable.
Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Use Hellmann's for the best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard Adds a subtle tang.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 tsp dill weed Essential for that dill pickle flavor.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Fresh juice is preferable.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Season to your liking.
Garnish (Optional)
  • to taste chopped fresh dill For garnish if you have fresh herbs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by poaching the chicken in gently boiling salted water for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. While the chicken cools, finely dice the dill pickles and celery.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayo, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, pepper, dill weed, and lemon juice until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Once the chicken has cooled, shred it into pieces and toss it into the bowl with the dressing.
  2. Cover your chicken salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serving suggestion: Serve in a ceramic bowl and pair with sourdough bread. Leftovers taste even better as the flavors meld overnight.
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