Welcome back to Marie's Kitchen! (Thanks for your patience ... my father-in-law is very ill, so we've been focused on family these past few weeks.) Today we are making our favorite Easy Chicken Salad! My kids beg for me to send this in their lunches 🤩

This chicken salad is healthier than many, with more Greek yogurt than mayonnaise and lots of flavor from fresh lemon and tarragon. I like to cook the chicken in the Instant Pot (just 6 minutes!), but you can bake, boil, or slow cook the chicken, or even buy it already shredded.

Regarding washing chicken, the USDA recommends *not* washing meat or poultry before cooking, as washing can splash bacteria around your sink and counter area, and actually increase the risk of cross contamination and food borne illnesses.

Thank you for watching and let me know if you have questions — I’m always happy to help! ❤️, Marie

Recipe ⬇️
https://mariesaba.com/recipes/easy-chicken-salad/

Kitchen Essentials ⬇️

Instant Pot
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Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
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Bamboo Cutting Board
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Zyliss Utility Knife
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Full Recipe ⬇️

INGREDIENTS:
1 to 1.3 lbs. (450 – 600 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts (2-3 breasts)
3 Tablespoons (45 ml) lemon juice, divided
½ cup (140 g) Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons (30 g) Hellman’s mayonnaise
¼ cup (40 g) chopped sweetened dried cranberries
2-3 stalks celery, diced
1 Tablespoon (2 g) minced fresh tarragon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
Place the raw chicken in the inner pot of an Instant Pot. Cover with water. Add 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, generous pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Close and lock the lid, and move the “steam release” switch to “closed.” Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Then carefully release the steam (it’s very hot!) and carefully open lid (remaining steam will still be hot). Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a bowl and let cool. Shred the chicken using your fingers, tongs, two forks, or a Kitchen Aid stand mixer.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 Tablespoon (15 g) lemon juice, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dried cranberries, celery, tarragon, salt and pepper. Add shredded chicken to mixture and toss to combine. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
Serve on croissants, toasted bread, or a bed of lettuce. Enjoy!