Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

5 from 19 votes

Shredded chicken, crunchy apples and pecans, and a flavorful seasoned mayonnaise dressing makes an easy, flavorful, meal prep friendly lunch.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken salad, easy lunch, lunch, meal prep, recipes, salad

Servings:

Calories: 498kcal

Author: Mikayla M.

Ingredients

20 ounces shredded chicken canned or fresh*
1 medium granny smith apple, diced
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2-3/4* cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbs lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp white sugar

Instructions

If using canned chicken, drain well. Add chicken to a bowl.
Chop pecans, and finely dice apples. Add to chicken.
Top with remaining ingredients and stir until well coated.
Serve on sliced bread, crackers, or just eat it!

Notes

* Canned chicken is moist, but needs to be drained. Also break down the larger chunks with your spoon either before or during mixing. Fresh shredded chicken will absorb mayo differently, avoid rapid or overmixing or it can get mushy.

*If using fresh chicken it may require a little more mayo (3/4 cup) to taste well dressed.

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