Classic Chicken Mayo
Elevate your lunchtime game with this **Classic Chicken Mayo** recipe—a creamy, flavorful delight that's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads! Featuring tender shredded chicken breasts combined with tangy Greek yogurt, rich mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard, each bite is bursting with savory goodness. Fresh celery and red onion add a satisfying crunch, while a touch of lemon juice brightens the dish. Finished with aromatic parsley, this versatile chicken mayo can be prepared in just 35 minutes and serves up to four, making it a quick and easy option for lunch or meal prep. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this timeless recipe is sure to become your go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 60 grams Greek yogurt
- 2 pieces celery stalks
- 0.5 pieces red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by boiling water in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
Place the chicken breasts into the pot and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook the chicken for about 15-20 minutes, or until it is fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
While the chicken is cooking, finely chop the celery and red onion. Set aside.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the water and let it cool for a few minutes.
Shred the chicken using two forks or chop it into small chunks according to your preference.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Mix until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
Add the chopped celery, red onion, and shredded chicken into the bowl with the dressing.
Stir everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the mayo dressing.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the chicken mayo mixture.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Perfect for sandwiches, salad toppings, or stuffing into wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 407 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 1916 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 113.1 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
