Texan Heartland Recipe
Seasoned Chicken Salad
- Servings
- 4-6
- Prep Time
- Cook Time
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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