Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon from Denmark. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.
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- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price

About
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon is listed as chicken from Denmark. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
- Chicken300 g
- Shallot1
- Mayonnaise44 ml
- Creme Fraiche59 ml
- Dijon Mustard15 ml
- Apple Cider Vinegar15 ml
- Bacon100 g
- Mushrooms250 g
- Parsleyto taste
- Saltto taste
- Bell pepperto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Place chicken breast in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, add 1 tsp salt and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
15 minStep 2
Allow chicken to cool and then shred meat with two forks. Finely chop shallot/red onion.
Step 3
Stir mayonnaise, crème fraîche, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar to combine. Season with salt, pepper and extra Dijon mustard to taste.
Step 4
Combine with onion and chicken. Fry bacon until crisp and transfer to plate lined with paper towels.
Step 5
Rinse mushrooms, slice and fry in the same pan as bacon until golden (approximately 5 minutes). Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
5 minStep 6
Arrange your chicken salad in a serving dish, topped with crisp bacon, mushrooms and chopped parsley. Serve on a slice of light or dark bread.
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Substitutions
chicken → tofu
Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon take?
40 min all in — 20 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
chicken → tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

