Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

You might have tasted this broccoli salad at chicken salad chick or you just have known about it from a friend and you want to duplicate the recipe at home and you don't have any idea how to do it.

Well I'm here to show you the right way to make this broccoli salad recipe and It will look and taste like you have ordered it just from a chicken salad chick, all you have to do is to follow the instructions and you will have the best result you are seeking.

Is Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe Healthy?

The question of is Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad healthy or really depends on the ingredients you are using and the amount of them as well, Broccoli salad can certainly be a healthy, nutritious choice. The type of chicken you use will impacts nutrition alongside with if you going to use the bacon bits or not, If you use breast meat which we did in the recipe (as opposed to dark meat or chicken cooked with the skin on) the salad will have less cholesterol and saturated fat.

Preparing Side Ingredients - Chicken And Bacon

in order to have a good salad, we have bacon and chicken to take care of before heading and preparing your chicken so here we will see how to properly cook your chicken and bacon.

Preparing your Chicken for Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

You can use the instructions below to cook your chicken for your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe or if you want to use shredded chicken instead, I have another recipe that shows you how to prepare it.

What you will need

• 16 ounces boneless chicken breast
• 1 half lemon, sliced
• ¼ small onion, peeled
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 8-10 whole black peppercorns
• 1 handful fresh parsley
• 1 ¼ tsp salt
• water to cover the chicken by 1 inch

Boiled Chicken Instructions

1. The first thing you want to do is to let your chicken breasts come to room temperature for about 30 minutes and gently pound in order to even out the thickness a bit.
2. Meanwhile, go ahead and gather the ingredients for the poaching liquid, by that I mean slicing the lemons, cutting the onion, and crushing the garlic.
3. Now, take a large pot and add a few cups of water and stir in the salt, then make sure to add the chicken breasts to the pot in a single layer, do not stack them on top of each other.
4. Next, add the rest of the ingredients alongside more water until the chicken is covered by 1 inch.
5. At this point, go ahead and place the pot over medium heat and let the contents come to a simmer, a good trick is to periodically give the pan a gentle shake and that's to help distribute the heat evenly. Then you need to lower the heat to low and let gently and slowly simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes, to check if the chicken is cooked, use a meat thermometer and see if the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 170 degrees F.
6. If you don't have a meat thermometer then you can check by piercing the chicken with a knife or a fork and check that the juices run clear and not pink.
7. Finally, remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and let cool completely before storing in the refrigerator or using it in chicken salad chick broccoli salad recipe.

Preparing your Bacon bits for Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

Now we have seen how to properly cook the chicken for your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe, It's time for the bacon now.

What you will need

• 1 pound Thick Cut Bacon

Bacon bits Instructions

1. Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. The bacon that you will use should be very cold and a little firmer than straight out of the refrigerator, so If your bacon is frozen then thaw it about ⅔ of the way if it's not then pop it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
3. Now, go ahead and stack your bacon strips directly on top of one another in piles that are thin enough for your knife to cut through.
4. Next, slice the bacon strips in half lengthwise so they will end up thinner, then, also cut horizontally into chunks, keep in mind that these bacon bits will shrink down when they cook.
5. After that take a cast iron pan and place the cut bacon bits into it then cook for just a couple of minutes over medium-high heat on the stove to heat the pan and separate any chunks of bacon.
6. Then Transfer your cast iron pan to the oven and bake at 425 degrees F for about 25 to 30 minutes, you want to check every 5-7 minutes or so and give the pan a stir.
7. Finally, when they are done drain on paper towels, and there you go your bacon bits are ready to go into the Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

Storing Your Salad

If you have any leftovers of the Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe or you just made it in advance, it's totally fine to store it in the fridge to maximize the shelf life of your salad and also for safety and quality.

• You want to store your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad in an airtight container, then leave it in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
• Your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad will keep a good quality when properly stored.

But if you want a longer shelf life then the freezer is the way to go as it provides a way longer storing time. So here's what you need to do to store your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad in the freezer:

• Store your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad in freezer-safe containers or bags, just make sure to remove as much air as possible.
• Your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad should stay in the freezer for up to 2-3 months when properly stored.

When it's time to reuse your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad you want to:

• Thaw the Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad in the refrigerator.
• If you see any excess liquids, then pour them off.
• Stir in some additional mayonnaise or miracle whip if needed.

What to Serve With Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad

If you want to pair something with your Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad for a full meal then you try to pair with these:

• Hash Browns
• Tiger Roll Sushi
• Ina Garten Shepherds Pie

For a Dessert you may want to try:

• Chocobananos - Chocolate Covered Bananas
• Nuegados De Yuca
• Ice Cream

Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe Ingredients

• ¾ pounds shredded cheese
• 4 ounces Marietta dressing
• 4 ounces chopped red onion
• 1-ounce vinegar
• 16 ounces boneless and boiled chicken breast
• 2 ounces sunflower seeds
• 8 ounces mayonnaise
• Salt, as needed
• Pepper, as needed
• 8-ounce walnut
• 2 ounces cooked bacon (as the sprinkles)
• 1 ½ pound broccoli, flower-shaped
• 2 ounces apple cider vinegar
• 2 ounces white sugar

Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe Instructions

These instructions are for already cooked chicken and bacon, if you haven't done that yet then I have detailed instructions above on how to prepare both of these for your chicken salad chick broccoli salad recipe.

1. Start by mixing chicken, broccoli, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and onions in a large bowl.
2. Now, take another bowl and put into it all of the mayonnaise, vinegar, Marietta, and sugar, then start mixing them until they are blended.
3. Next, you want to pour the dressing over the broccoli, then cover the bowl and let your salad chill until it is chilled enough.
4. When it's chilled, you are free to put the desired amount of salt and pepper then mix them with your salad.
5. At this point adding bacon and cheese to your salad is optional.
6. Voila! you got yourself Broccoli Salad like the Chicken Salad Chick recipe.

Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 170
• Total Fat 13g 20%
• Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
• Cholesterol 20mg 7%
• Sodium 170mg 8%
• Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
• Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
• Sugars 7g
• Protein 5g

Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

Author: Emily Hill Cuisine:American Courses:Salads

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:170 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• ¾ pounds shredded cheese
  
• 4 ounces Marietta dressing
  
• 4 ounces chopped red onion
  
• 1-ounce vinegar
  
• 16 ounces boneless and boiled chicken breast
  
• 2 ounces sunflower seeds
  
• 8 ounces mayonnaise
  
• Salt, as needed
  
• Pepper, as needed
  
• 8-ounce walnut
  
• 2 ounces cooked bacon (as the sprinkles)
  
• 1 ½ pound broccoli, flower-shaped
  
• 2 ounces apple cider vinegar
  
• 2 ounces white sugar

Instructions

1. Start by mixing chicken, broccoli, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and onions in a large bowl.
   
2. Now, take another bowl and put into it all of the mayonnaise, vinegar, Marietta, and sugar, then start mixing them until they are blended.
   
3. Next, you want to pour the dressing over the broccoli, then cover the bowl and let your salad chill until it is chilled enough.
   
4. When it's chilled, you are free to put the desired amount of salt and pepper then mix them with your salad.
   
5. At this point adding bacon and cheese to your salad is optional.
   
6. Voila! you got yourself Broccoli Salad like the Chicken Salad Chick recipe.

Notes

• These instructions are for already cooked chicken and bacon, if you haven't done that yet then I have detailed instructions above on how to prepare both of these for your chicken salad chick broccoli salad recipe.