Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- ½ cup Red Onion, diced
- 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
- 1½ teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with cold water by two inches.
- Bring water to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce to medium-low.
- Simmer chicken for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken from hot water and place on a cutting board to cool completely.
- Cut cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces, approximately quarter-inch cubes for ideal texture.
- Dice celery into small, uniform pieces about quarter-inch in size.
- Finely chop red onion into small pieces.
- Peel hard-boiled eggs and chop them finely.
- Combine mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Add cooled, diced chicken to the mayonnaise mixture and gently fold together.
- Fold in celery, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs until evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika, mixing gently to combine.
- Stir in fresh dill, adjusting herbs to taste.
- Chill chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Chef Tips: Poach chicken gently in simmering water rather than boiling aggressively to keep it moist. Cool chicken completely before chopping to prevent mushiness. Dice all vegetables uniformly into quarter-inch pieces for a balanced bite. Use quality mayonnaise for the best creaminess. Add lemon juice last to prevent the mayo from breaking. Fold ingredients gently. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich Filling
- Method: Poaching and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
