Description
This Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad recipe is a classic and creamy dish perfect for sandwiches or salads. Made with finely shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and a few seasonings, it’s a simple yet flavorful option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast (finely shredded)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp finely minced celery
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon juice for tang if desired.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve on croissants, sandwich bread, lettuce leaves, or with crackers.
Notes
- For the classic texture, use a food processor.
- Rotisserie or poached chicken works well.
- Customize with grapes, pecans, or dill relish for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
