Best Simple Chicken Salad Recipes

SIMPLE GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, and thyme in a small saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken and onion slices on a plate. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the chicken and onions; turn to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Grill chicken and onion slices on the preheated grill, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the saucepan with the remaining dressing at the edge of the grill to warm.
• Transfer chicken and onion slices to a place. Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices. Separate onion slices into rings.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl; add chicken and onion. Add warm dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.

SIMPLE SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• *In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add celery and pulse until it turns into a minced consistency. Remove from food processor and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Add 2 cups of chicken to food processor and pulse until desired consistency is reached; transfer to the mixing bowl with the celery and pulse the remaining chicken in the food processor.
• Add onion, salt, pepper, and 1 cup mayonnaise to the celery and chicken; stir until blended. Add more mayonnaise if necessary.
• Serve on whole grain bread or on top of Triscuits for a healthy snack or light lunch.
• *If you like bigger chunks of celery, you can skip the first step and place chopped celery right into the mixing bowl.
• Try some additions if you'd like: Hard boiled eggs, Grapes, Apples, Chopped almonds or walnuts, Raisins, Cucumber, Pickle Relish.

SIMPLE GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the butter, garlic powder and seasoned salt; add bread cubes and toss to coat. Place on a baking sheet; bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown., Pour Italian dressing into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cut into strips or cubes; refrigerate until chilled., Just before serving, combine the romaine, cheese, croutons and chicken in a salad bowl. Drizzle with Caesar dressing; toss gently to coat.

EASY, SIMPLE, DELICIOUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. SKIP STEPS 1 Through 7, if using rotisserie chicken.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• 4. While seasoning the chicken, heat an oiled oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. .
• 5. Add chicken breasts to hot skillet, cook 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip chicken and repeat on other side.
• 6. Once both sides are lightly browned, take skillet off of heat and slide into preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked throughout.
• 7. Once chicken is out of the oven and has cooled slightly, cut each breast in half and shred them with 2 forks, OR place them in the food processor, (or shred them with 2 forks). Pulse 8-10 times, or until chicken is shredded or chopped to your liking.
• 8. Place chicken-either baked or rotisserie - in bowl with chopped celery and mayo; stir well. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper or more mayo if you like an extra creamy chicken salad.
• 9. Enjoy as a salad on lettuce leaves, OR on bread, Croissants or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a tasty sandwich; OR enjoy it spread on crackers or apples for a yummy snack or hors d'oeuvres.

SIMPLE SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, cilantro and seasoning mix. Mix well.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH WALNUTS (EASY & SIMPLE)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• As a sandwich filling - spread mixture on 9 slices of white or wheat bread.
• Top with 9 slices of bread.
• Trim bread crusts and cut diagonally into four triangular sections.

SIMPLE GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of chicken. Refrigerate 10 min.
• Remove chicken from dressing; discard dressing. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Slice chicken.
• Cover 4 salad plates with greens; top with chicken, onions, bacon bits and cheese. Mix barbecue sauce with remaining dressing; drizzle over salads just before serving.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN AND MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil macaroni until tender, drain and pat dry.
• In a med bowl, mix together the celery, olives,mayo, sour cream, milk, chicken and ranch dressing mix. Stir in the macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

SIMPLE CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Shred the cabbage and the lettuce.
• Combine with all the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Combine all the ingredients for the salad dressing in the bowl of a food processor.
• Pulse until evenly blended.
• Toss the salad with the dressing.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the celery, olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chicken and Ranch dressing mix. Stir in macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir, and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the celery, olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chicken and Ranch dressing mix. Stir in macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir, and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

SIMPLE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix the chicken, miracle whip, mustard, & spices together in a food processor.
• Stir in the cheese then spread the mixture evenly on 2-3 slices of bread. Top with the tomato then with the remaining bread.

SIMPLE THAI CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir fry the chicken pieces in oil until juices run clear.
• remove and keep warm.
• In the same pan, stir fry the carrots and bell pepper until crisp-tender.
• In a large serving bowl, toss the spinach, green onions, and cilantro; set aside.
• In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients and process until well blended.
• Add chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and dressing to the spinach bowl and toss to coat evenly.
• Serve immediately.

SIMPLE GREEK CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Grill or broil marinated chicken.
• Slice.
• Combine all ingredients in large salad bowl.
• Toss with dressing.
• ---Fordressing---.
• Try a combo of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and oregano.
• Or check out Greek Salad Dressings on Recipezaar.

SIMPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, add chicken, and simmer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• In a bowl, combine yogurt, Dijon mustard, chives, apricots, and almonds. Stir in chicken and season with salt and pepper.

SUPER SIMPLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a bowl and break up chunks. Add mayonnaise, celery and onion. Mix well. Serve on bread or desired way.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD : REAL SIMPLE MAGAZINE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. In a large bowl, toss the warm potato mixture with the spinach, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with the chicken.

SIMPLE SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise so they are about a half-inch thick.
• Heat a frying pan on a medium-high heat with a bit of olive oil in it.
• Once the oil is hot, lay the slices of chicken in the pan and sauté for about four minutes, until it is brown on one side. While the meat is cooking, squeeze lemon juice on top of it. Season to taste.
• Flip the breasts once they are brown, and cook through on the other side. Squeeze more lemon juice on the meat as it cooks.
• Once the meat is cooked, transfer it to a cutting board and slice crosswise, into strips. Let cool a bit.
• Dress the salad, and distribute it into four bowls.
• Divide the slices of chicken breast among the bowls, and place the strips atop the greens. Enjoy!