Honey Roasted Chicken Salad (Mayo Free!)
Try this Honey Roasted Chicken Salad (Mayo Free!) recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Honey Roasted Chicken Salad (Mayo Free!) recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 1.078 g
- Cholesterol 165.441640909091 mg
- Fat 3.75472969357367 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 66.3010364412226 g
- Saturated Fat 1.08920351724138 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (300g)
- Sodium 776.467851880878 mg
- Sugar 1.078 g
- Trans Fat 0.948328517241379 g
- Calories 322 calories
Step-by-step
- Poach chicken breast in boiling water until cooked all the way through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool slightly, then shred by hand. Mix with red grapes, celery, and almonds.
- Stir together Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add to chicken mixture and mix well, then season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve between toasted bread slices, on a salad, in pita bread, or scooped with crackers and fruit.
When preparing chicken salad without mayonnaise, dairy provides the necessary emulsion. Plain Greek yogurt offers a thick, protein-rich base that mimics traditional texture without heavy oils. Poaching the meat in gently boiling water keeps the poultry tender before it is shredded.
Mastering the Method
Poach the chicken breast for precisely six to seven minutes. Overcooking poultry in water results in a dry, stringy texture that no amount of dressing can rescue. Remove the meat promptly when an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the shredded chicken to cool completely before mixing in the yogurt dressing. Warm protein releases moisture, which will thin the yogurt mixture and make the final dish watery. Fold in the red grapes and celery just before serving to maintain structural crunch.
- If the dressing tastes too sharp, add honey a quarter-teaspoon at a time to balance the Dijon mustard.
- Keep leftover portions sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for three minutes to release their essential oils before adding them to the bowl.
