Best Chicken Salad

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Best Chicken Salad

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

Ingredients :

  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 Tbsp. seasoned salt or kosher salt, divided
  • 1/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh dill
  • 1 Tbsp. grainy or smooth Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions :

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine chicken, broth, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover pot, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Cut chicken into 1/4" cubes and add to yogurt mixture, tossing to coat. Add celery, onion, pickles, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and mix until well combined.