Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad brings together cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, and corn. Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 16 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken · Pork
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
2. Have the jar ready for mixing
Use the jar-shaking step to bring the ingredients together before serving. Check the mixture as the recipe directs, then add or use it at the stated step.
3. Have the cooked chicken ready
This recipe lists chicken that is already cooked. Have that ready before putting the mixture together, and keep it as cooked chicken when checking the shopping list.
Get to know the ingredients
Cooked chicken
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Dressing: Place ingredients in a jar, shake, set aside for at least 10 minutes to let flavours meld.
Romaine lettuce
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Dressing: Place ingredients in a jar, shake, set aside for at least 10 minutes to let flavours meld.
Corn
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Dressing: Place ingredients in a jar, shake, set aside for at least 10 minutes to let flavours meld.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Chicken Salad
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Serve immediately! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Read the first preparation step before you get going: Dressing: Place ingredients in a jar, shake, set aside for at least 10 minutes to let flavours meld.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Serve immediately!
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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