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Deli-Style Golden Raisin and Cranberry Pan-Seared Chicken Salad

A premium, nut-free "Harvest" salad that brings the deli counter home. This recipe features savory, herb-seasoned chicken balanced by the sweetness of plump golden raisins and tart dried cranberries. A blended dressing of mayo and Greek yogurt provides a light yet creamy finish with a signature Dijon zip. Perfect for croissants, wraps, or high-protein meal prep.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken salad, cranberries, raisins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 280cal
Author: Jared Desrosiers
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • large skillet
  • wood spoon
  • Large bowl with cover
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds white meat chicken cubed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¾ cup Real Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 3 stalks celery finely diced or sliced
  • 3 whole Green Onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Golden Raisins
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

  • Season your chicken cubes generously with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Once the chicken is cold, grab your large mixing bowl. Add the chilled chicken, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon, celery, green onions, golden raisins, and cranberries.
  • Mix everything together until the chicken is perfectly coated. As you stir, the savory spices from the seared chicken will swirl into the creamy yogurt and mayo, creating a built-in dressing that tastes like it’s been simmering for hours.
  • Cover and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the dried fruit to plump up and the flavors to fully meld.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280cal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.4mg