Lemon-Basil Chicken SaladLemon-Basil Chicken Salad
Lemon-Basil Chicken Salad
Lemon-Basil Chicken Salad
Tender grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon juice, paired with fresh basil leaves for a herbaceous twist. Tossed with crisp mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, it's a perfect harmony of tangy and savory goodness. Quick, easy, and bursting with vibrant summer flavors!
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Recipe - Frankston #713
Lemon-Basil Chicken Salad
Lemon-Basil Chicken Salad
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
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Ingredients
2 medium chicken breasts, cooked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 medium lemon, juice and zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup pecan pieces
lettuce leaves or bread slices, for serving
2 radishes, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Directions
  1. Cut the chicken into 1/4-inch pieces. Add to a large bowl. In a measuring cup, combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, zest, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Stir together with the chicken. Fold in the pecans. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Scoop onto lettuce leaves to serve or on bread for sandwiches. Garnish with radish slices.
Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 220, Fat: 18 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 35 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 11 g.

15 minutes
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6
Servings

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Makes 6 servings
2 medium chicken breasts, cooked
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
Duke's Dukes Mayonnaise- 30oz Jar
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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1 medium lemon, juice and zest
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp onion powder
Brookshire's Onion Powder
Brookshire's Onion Powder - 2.2 Ounce
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
Brookshire's Garlic Powder
Brookshire's Garlic Powder - 2.6 Ounce
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1/8 tsp black pepper
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1/4 cup pecan pieces
Brookshire's Pecans, Pieces
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lettuce leaves or bread slices, for serving
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2 radishes, thinly sliced (for garnish)
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Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 220, Fat: 18 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 35 mg, Sodium: 340 mg, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 11 g.

Directions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/4-inch pieces. Add to a large bowl. In a measuring cup, combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, zest, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Stir together with the chicken. Fold in the pecans. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Scoop onto lettuce leaves to serve or on bread for sandwiches. Garnish with radish slices.