Potato salad

Delicious chicken breast potato salad recipe: a simple, quick, and filling dish

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

The chicken breast potato salad is a versatile dish, ideal for quick lunches or light dinners. This simple and tasty recipe combines the creamy texture of potatoes with the juiciness of chicken breast, offering a perfect balance of flavors. Here’s how to achieve a perfect result, step by step.

Necessary ingredients:
- 500 g chicken breast
- 600 g potatoes (about 4-5 medium potatoes)
- 100 g mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 small red onion (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), for garnish

Preparing the chicken breast potato salad:

1. Boil the chicken breast: Place the chicken breast in a pot with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until well cooked. Check if it's cooked by cutting a piece: the meat should be white inside. Once done, remove it from the water and let it cool.

2. Boil the potatoes: Meanwhile, wash the potatoes well and boil them in salted water, still in their skins, for 15-20 minutes, or until you can easily insert a fork into them. After boiling, let them cool slightly, then peel and cut them into small cubes.

3. Prepare the ingredients: While the potatoes and chicken breast are cooling, you can finely chop the red onion if you choose to use it. This ingredient will add a note of freshness and a slightly spicy taste to your salad.

4. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the boiled potato cubes, the chicken breast cut into thin strips, the red onion (if you opted to use it), and the mayonnaise. If desired, you can also add the mustard for a more intense flavor. Drizzle everything with lemon juice, then sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

5. Mix well: Use a spatula or a large spoon to gently mix all the ingredients, being careful not to mash the potatoes. The goal is to achieve a homogeneous mixture, but with visible textures.

6. Serve: Transfer the salad to a platter and garnish with chopped fresh herbs. This chicken breast potato salad is delicious served cold, but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.

Practical tips:
- You can also add other vegetables, such as boiled carrots or pickles, to diversify the texture and flavor of the salad.
- If you want a lighter version, you can replace the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, and the salad will be just as tasty but lighter.
- Instead of boiled chicken breast, you can use grilled chicken breast for a more intense flavor.

Personal note: This chicken breast potato salad is perfect for picnics or family events. You can prepare it a day in advance, and the flavors will intensify, giving you an even tastier dish.

Enjoy this simple and quick recipe, which will surely become a favorite in your menu!

 Ingredients: 400 g boiled chicken breast, 300 g boiled potatoes, 100 g pitted olives, 3-4 cloves of garlic, 7-8 tablespoons of mayonnaise, fresh parsley, a can of mushrooms.