Name: Seasoned Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Texan Heartland Pork &amp; 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

Seasoned Chicken Salad

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Author:

Texan Heartland

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

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, onion, paprika, mustard, and celery seed 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.

Recipe Note

For the best texture, let the roasted chicken cool before mixing it with the dressing. Warm chicken can loosen the mayonnaise and make the salad feel heavy. Chilling the finished chicken salad for at least 30 minutes also helps the Pork & Poultry Seasoning fully blend into the dressing.