Low Histamine Chicken Salad

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This chicken salad is soft, moist, and full of fresh taste without triggering histamine sensitivity. It’s made using freshly poached chicken breast and a simple low histamine mayo alternative. With crunchy celery and mild herbs like chives or parsley, it’s a satisfying, gentle-on-digestion dish ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick low histamine meal.

Ingredients Needed:

• 12 oz chicken breast: freshly poached and chopped.
• ⅓ cup low histamine mayo substitute: see notes below.
• ½ cup celery: fresh and finely chopped.
• 2 tbsp chives or parsley: mild and gut-friendly.
• Pinch of salt: optional, skip if sensitive.
• Optional additions: finely diced peeled cucumber or zucchini for crunch.

How To Make Low Histamine Chicken Salad:

Poach the Chicken:
Cover raw chicken breast with water in a pot. Add a piece of celery. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 15–20 minutes until cooked through (160°F). Let cool and chop.

Mix the Salad:
In a medium bowl, combine chopped chicken, celery, low histamine mayo, and chives or parsley. Mix gently to coat.

Season Lightly:
Add a pinch of salt if tolerated. Avoid pepper or strong seasonings.

Serve Fresh:
Enjoy over crisp lettuce, inside a low histamine wrap, or alongside cooked rice.

Recipe Tips:

• Always use freshly cooked chicken—avoid leftovers to reduce histamine buildup.
• Make a quick low histamine mayo with egg yolk, olive oil, and a lemon-free acid like ascorbic acid or apple pectin vinegar.
• Store in fridge and eat within 24 hours to keep it histamine-safe.
• Add mild veggies like zucchini for texture without triggering symptoms.
• Use chives for flavor instead of onion or mustard.

How to Store & Reheat:

• Room Temperature: Eat within 1 hour.
• Fridge: Store in airtight container, eat within 24 hours.
• Freezer: Not recommended—frozen cooked meat can increase histamine.

Nutrition Facts (approx. per ½ cup):

• Calories: 160
• Sodium: 90mg
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 2g
• Fibre: 0.5g
• Sugar: 0g

FAQs:

Is chicken salad safe for low histamine diet?
Yes, if made with freshly cooked chicken and no high histamine ingredients like mustard or vinegar.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?
No. Rotisserie chicken is not low histamine due to long storage and additives.

What is a good low histamine mayo?
Use a homemade mix of egg yolk, olive oil, and a small amount of lemon substitute like ascorbic acid.

Are onions safe for low histamine?
No. Use chives or parsley instead for a histamine-safe flavor.

How long can I store low histamine chicken salad?
Up to 24 hours in the fridge, but best eaten the same day it’s made.

Try More Recipes:

• Low Histamine Chicken Broth Recipe
• Low Histamine Waffle Recipe
• Low Histamine Flapjack Recipe