Chicken Salad Framework
This is a great way to repurpose leftover chicken.
By Keith McBrayerPhotography by Damm Cabrera
This recipe breakdown originally appeared in The Mouthful, our weekly food newsletter for the curious home cook.
Chicken salad is a great way to repurpose leftover chicken. Use this framework to create whatever kind of chicken salad you like. You can also follow these ratios with canned tuna instead!
Keith McBrayer
CREATOR
Ingredients
2 parts protein
- cooked chicken~226 g1/2 lb
1 part aromatics
- carrots~25 g
- celery~25 g
- onions~25 g
- scallions~25 g
1/4 creamy
- mayonnaise~25 g
1/8 part acidic & flavor adjusters
- mustard~12 g
- garlic powderto taste
- paprikato taste
- onion powderto taste
- saltto taste
- black pepperto taste
Method
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
Prep any aromatics you want to throw in like carrots, celery, or onions.
Step 2: Mix together & serve
Mix together all chicken salad components.
Adjust with more mayo if desired, more mustard for acidity, and salt + spices to taste. Serve with lettuce wraps, crackers, or bread.
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