Seasoned Chicken Salad
Texan Heartland
4-6
15 minutes
25 minutes
Creamy, savory, and full of familiar flavor, this chicken salad turns simple roasted chicken into an easy lunch, sandwich filling, or party-ready appetizer. Texan Heartland Pork & Poultry Seasoning brings salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and white pepper, together in one balanced blend, giving the chicken salad a richer, more seasoned taste without overpowering the fresh crunch of celery and onion.
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Texan Heartland Pork & Poultry Seasoning, divided
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup finely diced celery
¼ cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon black pepper, optional
Croissants, sandwich bread, crackers, or lettuce cups for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and 2 teaspoons Texan Heartland Pork & Poultry Seasoning.
Roast until done: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Rest and chop: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then dice or shred into bite-size pieces.
Make the dressing: Stir mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, remaining seasoning, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
Combine the salad: Fold in chicken, celery, red onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Serve as desired: Spoon onto croissants, sandwich bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.
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