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flavorful Dill Chicken Salad with simple ingredients, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing perfect for quick healthy meal prep
Tarek Rakhiess

Dill Chicken Salad Recipe: Creamy, High-Protein, for summer

A tangy, creamy homemade chicken salad with fresh dill, celery, and a simple Dijon-lime dressing. Quick to prep, great for meal prep or a high protein lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts halved
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 scallions
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Poach chicken with garlic and salt on low heat for 60 minutes
  2. Rest and shred chicken by hand
  3. Chop celery, scallions, and remove dill stems
  4. Mix dressing ingredients until combined
  5. Fold everything together, season, and serve
  6. Poach chicken with garlic and salt on low heat for 60 minutes
  7. Rest and shred chicken by hand
  8. Chop celery, scallions, and remove dill stems
  9. Mix dressing ingredients until combined
  10. Fold everything together, season, and serve

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
You can substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Use fresh dill only, as dried dill won’t deliver the same flavor or freshness.