Classic Chicken Salad | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Poached Chicken:
• 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• For the Salad:
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise (high-quality)
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• ¾ cup celery, finely diced (about 3 stalks)
• ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup red seedless grapes, halved
• ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds or walnuts
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (optional)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
• For Serving (Optional):
• Butter lettuce leaves
• Toasted croissants or artisanal bread
• Sliced avocado
• Sliced tomatoes
• Cucumber slices
• Additional fresh herbs for garnish