Best California Chicken Salad Recipes

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHENS BBQ CHICKEN SALAD



California Pizza Kitchens Bbq Chicken Salad image

The employees at Pizza Kitchens rate this number one! What's not to love with the crunch of the jicama, corn chips, and lettuces; the explosions of different flavors with every bite; and the contrast of the sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce with the cool ranch dressing...mmmm...mmmm!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 8 appetizer servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 32

vegetable oil, for deep-frying
12 corn tortillas, cut 1/4-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cold water
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
8 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon thinly-sliced scallion top, and whites
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon minced dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz ea)
1/4 cup good-quality sweet-&-spicy barbecue sauce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce (cored, rinsed and dried and cut into thin 1/8" strips)
1/2 head romaine lettuce leaf (separated, trimmed, rinsed, dried, and cut thin strips)
12 large fresh basil leaves, cut 1/8-inch strips
1 lb jicama, cut 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch by 3/4-inch strips
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed drained
1 cup canned sweet white corn kernels, drained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dices
1/2 cup good-quality sweet-&-spicy barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • To Make the Fried Tortilla Strips: In a deep, heavy frying pan, heat several inches of vegetable oil to a temperature of 375 degrees. Working in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding, carefully add the tortilla strips to the hot oil, submerging them with a metal skimmer or slotted spoon. Fry the tortilla strips until evenly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully lift them out with the skimmer or slotted spoon and transfer them to paper towels to drain and cool. Set aside, uncovered.
  • To Make the Garden Herb Ranch Dressing: In a mixing bowl, use a fork to stir together the mustard and cold water, forming a paste. Set aside for 10 minutes. Add the remaining dressing ingredients to the bowl and, using a handheld electric mixer at low speed or a whisk, blend together just until smooth, taking care not to incorporate too much air into the dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • To Make the Grilled Garlic and BBQ Chicken: Preheat a stovetop grill or the broiler. In a mixing bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, and salt. Turn the chicken breasts in this marinade and leave to marinate at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Grill or broil the chicken breasts until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator. Cut the chicken breasts into 3/4-inch cubes and, in a bowl, toss with the barbecue sauce to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • To Make the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the lettuces, basil, jicama, Monterey Jack cheese, beans, corn, cilantro, dressing, and half of the Fried Tortilla Strips. Transfer the salads to chilled serving plates. Surround each salad with diced tomatoes and the remaining Fried Tortilla Strips. Top each salad with chunks of Grilled Garlic BBQ Chicken and drizzle the chicken with the barbecue sauce. Garnish with the scallion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1035.5, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 152.2, Sodium 2870.1, Carbohydrate 106.1, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 31.5, Protein 56

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN COPYCAT)



Moroccan Chicken Salad (California Pizza Kitchen Copycat) image

Had this last week at CPK and just had to figure out how to make it. I think this is pretty close! It's delicious nevertheless.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butternut squash, diced
1 (8 ounce) can beets, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 hard-boiled egg, diced
1 avocado, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup dates or 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced
1/4 cup girard's champagne dressing
1/4 cup roasted almonds
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the spiced chicken: combine coriander and cinnamon with olive oil to make a paste. Spread on chicken breasts with a bbq brush or fingers; cook chicken in pan or grill (I used my Foreman grill and it worked well) until fully cooked. Let chicken cool and slice.
  • While chicken is cooking, roast diced squash in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes (I used my toaster oven).
  • Toss all other ingredients together with the champagne dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken & almonds.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN BLT SALAD



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Savor BLTs pasta-salad style, with California avocados tossed in, too.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into wedges
1 bag (12oz) ready-to-eat American blend salad greens (iceberg lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, carrots and radishes)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad™ box) and mayonnaise. Stir in drained pasta and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD



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A great way to recycle leftover chicken into something new and wonderful. Turkey would work equally well in this creamy salad. Try this over mixed greens or on croissants for a wonderful lunch. From the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh is best
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup apple, finely diced
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (use a good quality, such as Hellmanns)
2 tablespoons cream (either sweet or sour)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lemon juice over chicken and apple, mixing lightly.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, suing only enough mayonnaise to moisten well.
  • Add chicken/apple mixture and toss together lightly.
  • Serve very cold, dressed with mayonnaise.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Onion     Picnic     Lunch     Bacon     Asparagus     Corn     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Self     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Dressing:
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon rice wine (or apple cider) vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Salad:
3 boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sweet chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 ears of corn, husked
1/2 pound asparagus stalks (about 10), ends trimmed, cut into thirds
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 slices turkey bacon, cooked as directed on package, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender. Sprinkle chicken with garlic and chili powders, salt and pepper. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over high heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add chicken. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 6 minutes per side, turning halfway through. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool chicken and slice thinly. Boil corn in a medium saucepan 5 minutes; cool, then cut kernels off cob; place in a bowl. Steam asparagus in 1 inch boiling water 3 minutes; drain and cool 1 minute. Add to bowl along with remaining vegetables. Heat a dry pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, about 6 minutes. Place salad on a platter; top with chicken, bacon, pine nuts and dressing.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD



California Chicken Salad image

All the fruit in this salad gives it a natural sweetness. I use whole wheat pasta for added fiber. Since I purchase cooked chicken breast at the store, I only have to cook the pasta for a healthy, delectable dinner. With minimal cooking this is great for the summer. -Regina Reynolds, Struthers, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
4-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 large tart apple, chopped
1 cup green grapes, halved
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1/3 cup mandarin oranges
1 celery rib, finely chopped
14 Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken, apple, grapes, pineapple, oranges, celery and cooked pasta. Chill until serving., Spoon 1/2 cup onto each lettuce leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

5-MINUTE CALIFORNIA CHICKEN-COLESLAW SALAD



5-Minute California Chicken-Coleslaw Salad image

Got 5 minutes? Then you have enough time to make this crunchy and colorful main-dish chicken-coleslaw salad for two.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings, about 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 Tbsp. chopped red onions
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing in medium bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD



CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

Dressing
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon rice wine (or apple cider) vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Salad
3 boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sweet chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 ears of corn, husked
1/2 pound asparagus stalks (about 10), ends trimmed, cut into thirds
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 slices turkey bacon, cooked as directed on package, chopped

Steps:

  • For dressing Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender. For salad Sprinkle chicken with garlic and chili powders, salt and pepper. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over high heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add chicken. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 6 minutes per side, turning halfway through. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool chicken and slice thinly. Boil corn in a medium saucepan 5 minutes; cool, then cut kernels off cob; place in a bowl. Steam asparagus in 1 inch boiling water 3 minutes; drain and cool 1 minute. Add to bowl along with remaining vegetables. Heat a dry pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, about 6 minutes. Place salad on a platter; top with chicken, bacon, pine nuts and dressing.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD LETTUCE BOATS



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This is a light chicken salad that is great to serve a brunch or wedding shower. Red grapes and caraway seed add a different spin to a classic recipe, and serving them in romaine leaves makes the fun and prettier than a traditional chicken salad

Provided by Tobychef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 12 lettuce boats

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 cup red grapes, quartered
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
12 leaves romaine lettuce, boat leaves (in the ready made salad section, you may substitute with belgian endive for smaller portions)

Steps:

  • Cook the chicken breast and put in a food processor with the onion celery and mayo.
  • Put mixture in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix in the other ingredients.
  • Clean and trim the lettuce to uniform size resembling small tacos.
  • Fill the lettuce with a quarter cup of the chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.2, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 106.4, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 11.3

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-ounce) can chunk breast of chicken (2 cups), drained
1 cup celery sliced
3/4 cup red seedless grape, seedless halved, or pineapple tidbits, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk salad dressing purchased
1/2 cup almonds toasted slivered
2 cups lettuce leaves
1 tomato cut in wedges

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes or pineapple, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or no longer than 8 hours.2. To serve, stir dressing and almonds into chicken mixture. Serve on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with tomato.

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