Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad

This is my favorite chicken salad. It is quick to prepare and although it contains mayonnaise it has a light, refreshing flavor. I am always asked for the recipe when I serve it. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped red onion
• 1 -2  tablespoon  minced fresh tarragon
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

1. Bring a large pan of water to boil.
2. Add breasts, reduce heat to med/low, cover and simmer until chicken is just cooked through (about 12 minutes).
3. Cool.
4. Mix celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon (start with 1 T. and increase as taste dictates), lemon juice, and zest.
5. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes and add to mayonnaise mixture.
6. Season with salt and pepper.