Description
This Deli-Style Chicken Salad is a flavorful and creamy blend of tender baked chicken breasts and thighs mixed with crisp celery and mayonnaise. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal, this salad combines classic deli flavors with simple ingredients for a delicious homemade dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 500 grams boneless chicken breast, diced
- 300 grams boneless chicken thigh, diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp granulated onion
Salad Mix
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Lightly coat the chicken breasts and thighs with olive oil. Season them evenly with granulated onion, cracked black pepper, and sea salt.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the chicken in a baking dish and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
- Cool and Dice: Let the baked chicken cool for at least 10 minutes, then refrigerate for a minimum of one hour. Once cooled, dice the chicken into pieces about ¼ inch long and ½ inch wide.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken with the diced celery and mayonnaise. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Chill and Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Season and Serve: Before serving, taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Using both chicken breast and thigh adds a balance of lean and juicy textures to the salad.
- The salad tastes better after resting overnight, as flavors have more time to develop.
- Feel free to add herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.
- Serve the salad on fresh bread, in a wrap, or with salad greens for a complete meal.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly to avoid any food safety issues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken salad, deli style, baked chicken salad, mayonnaise chicken salad, celery chicken salad, easy chicken salad recipe
