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Classic Chicken Salad

Awww Licious Staff
When we think of chicken salad, we think of comfort food without all the calories. It’s creamy, fresh and filling. This chicken salad recipe is the perfect go-to salad for a sandwich, wrap or to top a green salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • chicken
  • celery
  • mayo
  • Dijon mustard
  • honey
  • sunflower seeds
  • lemon
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat over 350.
  • Season chicken and bake in the over for 40-45 mins. 
  • While chicken is baking, slice and dice remaining ingredients - Celery, grapes.
  • Slightly roast sunflower seeds in a small pan on medium heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Mix Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and honey together in a small bowl.
  • Once chicken is cooked, transfer to a cutting board and dice. Let chicken cool before adding to bowl.
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix together until well combined. Refrigerate.
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