Chicken Salad with Fried Mushrooms and Onions
An appetizing salad for everyday meals and special occasions! Chicken, fried mushrooms, onions, carrots and eggs create a harmonious combination of flavors. You can use another meat fillet, replace the mushrooms and choose a different dressing.
Updated : 17 September, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. You can use chicken breast or boneless thigh meat. Cook the chicken in boiling water for about 30 minutes, then leave it to cool. Boil the eggs for 7–8 minutes and cool them in cold water.
Step 2
Rinse the mushrooms thoroughly and pat them dry. Cut them into slices.
Step 3
Peel and rinse the onion and carrot. Chop the onion and coarsely grate the carrot.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan and add some vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and cook for 7–8 minutes. During this time, they will reduce in size and begin to brown. Season lightly with salt.
Step 5
In the same or a separate frying pan, cook the chopped onion and grated carrot for 4–5 minutes, until softened.
Step 6
Transfer the cooked mushrooms and vegetables to separate plates and leave them to cool.
Step 7
Peel the boiled eggs. Cut the chicken fillet into cubes and place it in a bowl. Chop the eggs and add them to the chicken.
Step 8
Add the cooled mushrooms, onion and carrot.
Step 9
Add a little chopped dill or other fresh herbs, if desired.
Step 10
Add the mayonnaise and mix well. Transfer the finished salad to a serving bowl and serve.