Chicken Salad Chick Recipe
This Chicken Salad Chick recipe brings a comforting and flavorful twist to traditional chicken salad with fresh ingredients like shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and optional add-ins like grapes or pecans. It’s perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works great
- 1 cup mayonnaise use your favorite brand for the creamiest texture
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ cup diced celery
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: Red grapes chopped pecans, or diced apples for extra flavor and crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If using raw chicken, poach it in water or broth until fully cooked. Shred the chicken finely using two forks or a stand mixer.
- Make the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken and diced celery to the mayonnaise mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Customize: For extra flavor, gently fold in any add-ins like grapes, pecans, or apples.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with crackers, on a croissant, or over a bed of lettuce.
Notes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 24g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g