Honey Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Honey Chicken Salad
20 min.
4
1005kcal

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Looking for a delicious and wholesome meal that ticks all the boxes for being both gluten-free and dairy-free? Our Honey Chicken Salad is the perfect choice! Bursting with flavor and texture, this salad brings together tender chunks of cooked chicken with crisp celery and the delightful crunch of toasted pecans. The unique twist comes from the sweetness of orange-blossom honey, which adds a hint of floral elegance to every bite.

This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also provides a satisfying balance of protein and healthy fats, making it an excellent option for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re in need of a fresh main course that won’t weigh you down or a scrumptious dish for a gathering, this Honey Chicken Salad is versatile enough to serve at any occasion.

Don’t forget the vibrant burst of sweetened dried cranberries that complements the savory ingredients and adds a pop of color to your table. With only a few simple steps, you can impress your family and friends with a gourmet-worthy meal that is sure to leave them asking for seconds. Dive into this delightful dish, and let the scrumptious flavors take you on a culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups celery diced
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped
  • 1.5 cups mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup orange-blossom honey 
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • servings garnish: pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

  • whisk

Directions

  1. Stir together first 4 ingredients.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients.
  3. Add to chicken mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  4. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1005kcal
Protein14.81%
Fat73.81%
Carbs11.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.5
Glycemic Load
0.48
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
22.227826123652%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.75mg
Delphinidin
1.1mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.82mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.34mg
Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.73mg
Quercetin
1.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1005.01kcal
50.25%
Fat:83.04g
127.76%
Saturated Fat:13.31g
83.19%
Carbohydrates:28.81g
9.6%
Net Carbohydrates:25.16g
9.15%
Sugar:23.57g
26.19%
Cholesterol:140.28mg
46.76%
Sodium:815.58mg
35.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.49g
74.97%
Vitamin K:151.04µg
143.84%
Vitamin B3:11.49mg
57.47%
Selenium:37.27µg
53.24%
Manganese:0.82mg
41.17%
Phosphorus:338.66mg
33.87%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.57%
Vitamin E:3.7mg
24.67%
Zinc:3mg
19.99%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.92%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.95%
Copper:0.31mg
15.27%
Potassium:512.38mg
14.64%
Fiber:3.65g
14.59%
Iron:2.45mg
13.6%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.58%
Magnesium:53.53mg
13.38%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.45%
Folate:28.07µg
7.02%
Vitamin A:290.93IU
5.82%
Calcium:52.28mg
5.23%
Vitamin C:1.4mg
1.69%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%
Source:My Recipes