Oven-Roasted Chicken Salad with Grapes and Almonds

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Season and Roast the Chicken
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

3. Prepare the Salad Base
- While the chicken is roasting, chop the celery, dice the sweet onion, and halve the red grapes.
- Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Let cool.

4. Create the Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.

5. Combine Ingredients
- Once the chicken is roasted, allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then chop it into bite-sized cubes.
- Add the chopped chicken, celery, onion, grapes, and almonds to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

6. Serve
- Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature. It's perfect on a bed of greens or as a filling for a sandwich.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Oven-roasted chicken
- Chicken salad
- Grapes and almonds
- Lunch recipe
- Healthy meal
- Easy chicken recipe
- Quick lunch
- Fresh ingredients
- Flavorful salad
- Gourmet lunch

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1680 calories total

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