Oven-Roasted Chicken Salad with Grapes and Celery

Ingredients

- 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub evenly to coat all sides.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Roast the Chicken:
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, slice or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

4. Assemble the Salad:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, halved grapes, and chopped celery.

5. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.

6. Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
- Gently toss until all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.

7. Season to Taste:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

8. Serve:
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. It pairs perfectly with fresh greens or as a sandwich filling.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Chicken salad
- Oven-roasted chicken
- Grape chicken salad
- Celery chicken salad
- Easy lunch recipe
- Healthy salad
- Gluten-free lunch
- Homemade salad dressing
- Protein-packed lunch
- Quick lunch idea

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1160

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