Whether you serve this on bread, in lettuce wraps or straight off the spoon, the strawberries add such a fresh twist on this classic salad. The crunch from the pecans gives a textural element that adds another welcome surprise!
Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Pecans
Whether you serve this on bread, in lettuce wraps or straight off the spoon, the strawberries add such a fresh twist on this classic salad. The crunch from the pecans gives a textural element that adds another welcome surprise!
Equipment
- Airfreyer
Ingredients
- 2 230 gram boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3cm cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup hulled and diced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer at 180°C for 3 minutes.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes in two batches to air fryer basket.
- Cook for 4 minutes.
- Shake gently and flip chicken.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Check the chicken using a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is at least 75°C.
- Transfer to a plate and cool.
- Chop chicken and add to a medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and combine well.
- Refrigerate covered until ready to eat.