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Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed (see the note below for cooking the chicken)
  • 1 large celery rib, fine diced (include the leaves)
  • 1 small onion, fine diced
  • 1 tablespoon capers, fine chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard (add more if you want)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, fine chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, fine chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Chicken ... For me, the best method for this is - Roasted bone in, skin on breasts in the oven. Now, obviously, you can use boneless, skinless breasts, but I just think the bone in has so much more flavor. I brush the breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, bake in a 375 degree oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil until the juices run clear. About 30-40 minutes for bone in, and 20-30 for boneless. Let the chicken cool and cut in cubes. NOT too small, I love nice size pieces for this salad.

  • Step 2: Dressing ... Add the celery, celery leaves, onion, capers, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, and parsley to a bowl and mix. Season with salt and pepper and then add the chicken and toss well. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

  • Step 3: Serve ... You can serve as is over a bed of greens, serve with crackers for a light lunch or snack, or on your favorite bread, rolls, or croissant. Or stuff in a tomato or an avocado. ENJOY!

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