Lemon tarragon chicken salad is a fresh take on a lunchtime staple, chock full of crunchy veggies and fresh herbs. You’ll be putting this in every sandwich and wrap you make!

Ever go on a food kick?

Sometimes, we decide we are all about chicken, chicken, and more chicken.

It’s a staple for so many reasons.

And once you taste this lemon tarragon chicken salad you’ll have a new reason to call it a staple.

Whenever you crave an easy chopped chicken salad for a hearty sandwich filling, this is the recipe for you.

This creamy chopped chicken salad features chunks of rotisserie chicken, celery, red onion, and fresh tarragon.

It’s light and refreshing with a hint of citrus.

Perfect for sandwich fillings, wraps, and more!

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Chicken– Cooked, cubed rotisserie chicken. You could also use leftover grilled or roast chicken.
Celery– Thinly sliced
Mayonnaise– Full fat, real mayonnaise and not mayonnaise style dressing
Red onion– Chopped
Tarragon– Freshly minced
Lemon juice and zest
Salt and pepper– To taste

How to Make

This lemon tarragon chicken salad is very easy to make!

To do it, just mix together the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and zest until everything is incorporated.

Scoop the chicken salad into an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Serving Suggestions

This chicken salad recipe is amazing in sandwiches and wraps.

It’s also delicious with crackers or served on top of a bed of greens.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

What does tarragon taste like?

Tarragon tastes like a lighter version of licorice.

It also has notes of vanilla, mint, anise, and pepper.

Tips and Tricks

Let it chill fully before you make this to give the flavors a chance to come together.
Looking for a lighter option? Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the mayo.
Not a fan of celery or onions? That’s fine. Skip them.

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Lemon tarragon chicken salad is a fresh take on the lunchtime classic.

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Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad

Lemon tarragon chicken salad is a fresh take on a lunchtime staple, chock full of crunchy veggies and fresh herbs. You’ll be putting this in every sandwich and wrap you make!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

2 cups cooked, cubed rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1-2 tbsp freshly minced tarragon
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl mix together the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and zest until the mixture's completely incorporated.
2 cups cooked, cubed rotisserie chicken, 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1-2 tbsp freshly minced tarragon, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest
Seal the chicken salad, and refrigerate until chilled.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
salt & pepper, to taste

Notes

Let it chill fully before you make this to give the flavors a chance to come together.
Looking for a lighter option? Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the mayo.
Not a fan of celery or onions? That’s fine. Skip them.