Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad for Weekday Meal Prep
Transform store-bought rotisserie chicken into a gourmet, high-protein lunch salad quickly. This recipe is designed for simple weekday meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 large store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat shredded (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lower fat)
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens for serving
Instructions
- Shred all the meat from the rotisserie chicken and place it in a medium mixing bowl. Discard the skin and bones.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, minced red onion, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with the chicken.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine. This step is key for your easy lunch.
- To serve, portion the chicken salad over 4 cups of mixed greens.
Notes
- For batch meal prep, divide the finished chicken salad into four airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, add 1/2 cup of toasted pecans or sliced almonds during mixing.
- Substitute dried dill with 1 teaspoon of dried dill, but fresh dill provides better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 110