Cranberry Chicken Salad
Posted: 01/07/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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Hosting brunch or luncheon? This cranberry chicken salad recipe is simply amazing with such minimal ingredients. Sweet and tangy due to apples, cranberries, and celery, this recipe is loaded with protein and smooth flavors thanks to tender chicken and mayonnaise.
Ingredients
- One apple
- Celery
- Lemon juice
- Dried cranberries
- Three pounds of boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This chicken salad should be created because it is the best, ever! Not only does it contain the most simple ingredients, but it is just sooo fulfilling. Not only is it great for lunch for those days at the office, but it is great for any brunch or lunch event. Meal prep? Definitely. Did we mention it is super easy to make?
Serving Suggestions
- This cranberry chicken salad can be served over a bed of greens or by itself.
- Crackers or croissants are perfect additions to this salad!
- In the mood for a sandwich? Just stuff this chicken salad between two slices of bread for a hearty pick-me-up!
How To Make It
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176 degrees Celsius. Place raw chicken breasts on oiled baking sheet. Once oven has preheated, add the baking sheet to bake chicken for 25-30 mins. Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the chicken cooks, finely chop apple and celery. Set aside. Once chicken has finished cooking, set aside to cool.
- Once chicken has cooled, cut chicken into small cubes or desired sizes. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and mix in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Fold in the apple, celery, and cranberries until well incorporated. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least three hours.
How long can I store this chicken salad in the refrigerator?
If stored properly in the refrigerator, this chicken salad will last from three to five days. Remember, discard any raw chicken that has been left out at room temperature for more than two hours.
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Cranberry Chicken Salad
This chicken salad is great for meal prep or any brunch! Perfect on a bed of greens or stuffed between a croissant, this chicken salad will really make an everlasting impression. Filled with sweet and tangy flavors, this recipe is definitely a favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts cooked
- 1 apple finely chopped
- 1.5 cup celery finely chopped
- 2 cups cranberries dried
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¾ cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176 degrees Celsius. Place raw chicken breasts on oiled baking sheet.
- Once oven has preheated, add the baking sheet to bake chicken for 25-30 mins. Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. While the chicken cooks, finely chop apple and celery. Set aside.
- Once chicken has finished cooking, set aside to cool. Once chicken has cooled, cut chicken into small cubes or desired sizes. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and mix in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust seasoning accordingly. Fold in the apple, celery, and cranberries until well incorporated. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least three hours.
Notes
If preparing a larger batch, just double the recipe. This chicken salad would be great with almonds or grapes, too!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 272kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Total Carbs: 11g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Net Carbs: 8g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 152mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
A quick easy meal and delicious for sure!
Love all the different textures here so it’s not boring or plain. Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you. 🙂