Lemon Basil Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Okay it’s time for a new chicken salad recipe over here! If you’ve been to One Balanced Life a few times, you’d know that chicken salads are a favorite around here. I love them because they are not only perfect to meal prep for the week but there are so many ways to use them throughout the week to keep it interesting each time. This Lemon Basil Rotisserie Chicken Salad will be a new favorite for you!

Lemon Basil Rotisserie Chicken Salad

A few ways that I like to enjoy chicken salad:

• In a wrap
• On a salad
• On sweet potato toast
• In a sandwich
• In a pita pocket
• With crackers and veggies

Here’s what you need to make this Lemon Basil Chicken Salad:

• Rotisserie Chicken
• Fresh Basil
• Mayo made with avocado oil (I like to use this one!)
• Lemon Juice from a fresh lemon
• Garlic clove
• Sea salt
• Black Pepper
• Cumin
• Extra Virgin Olive oil

How to make:

1. Start by combining all the ingredients into a food processor to mix. This includes the mayo, fresh basil, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon and salt & pepper. Process until completely smooth. Set aside a small bowl.
2. Pull chicken off rotisserie chicken. Place in food processor to lightly shred. Set aside in a medium bowl.
3. Combine lemon basil sauce and rotisserie chicken.
4. Enjoy your Lemon Basil Rotisserie Chicken Salad.

If you like this chicken salad, you may also love these recipes on One Balanced Life:

• Southwestern Chicken Salad
• Healthy Chicken Salad
• Curry Chicken Salad
• Thai Chicken Chopped Salad
• Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

FAQs

Is Lemon Basil the same as basil?

Lemon basil is not the same as regular basil. That’s because it is a different variety of ocimum basilicum, the same species as regular basil, but a different variety. Basil that is most common is usually a sweet basil. Lemon tends to have a zip to it.

Use: Lemon basil is great for cooking and baking. Regular basil is more often used fresh and in pesto.

What is lemon basil good for?

Most people know that garlic and oregano are good in cooking. But basil is also a popular choice, and it has an adorable name. The name makes it sound like a friendly plant, and we often think of plants as our friends.

When you start digging a little deeper though, it becomes clear that not all basil is created equal. Almost all of the basil grown for cooking in the United States is sweet basil; this type of basil is not actually the same plant as the sweet smelling variety that is used for making tea. It’s also not nearly as pungent as the Thai basil used in Asian cuisine. But when grocery stores are selling both types of basil together, we can’t really tell them apart without looking at the packaging or tasting a leaf or two from each bunch.

There are only two things to do: taste some leaves and see which you like. Then ask some friends for their recommendations.

Which basil is best for cooking?

Most people know that garlic and oregano are good in cooking. But basil is also a popular choice, and it has an adorable name.

When you start digging a little deeper though, it becomes clear that not all basil is created equal. Almost all of the basil grown for cooking in the United States is sweet basil; this type of basil is not actually the same plant as the sweet smelling variety that is used for making tea. It’s also not nearly as pungent as the Thai basil used in Asian cuisine. But when grocery stores are selling both types of basil together, we can’t really tell them apart without looking at the packaging or tasting a leaf or two from each bunch.

There are only two things to do: taste some leaves and see what ones you like for your meals. You can also ask your friends what kind they like to cook with.

until next time...