Homemade Chicken Salad Chick
Recreate the perfect Chicken Salad Chick recipe at home! Learn classic, nutty, and fruity variations with easy tips for storage & serving!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Forks or Hand Mixer
- Knife
Ingredients
Classic Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken tenderloins poached and shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise preferably Duke’s
- ¼ cup celery finely minced
- 1 tsp dry Ranch salad dressing mix
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper adjust to taste
Nutty Variation (Nutty Nana)
- ¼ cup pecans or almonds chopped
Fruity Variation (Delicious Diva)
- ¼ cup grapes halved
- ¼ cup apple diced
Instructions
- Poach chicken tenderloins in low-sodium chicken stock for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks or a hand mixer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, Ranch dressing mix, salt, and pepper.
- For Nutty Nana variation, stir in chopped pecans or almonds.
- For Delicious Diva variation, add grapes and diced apples.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Serve with croissants, crackers, lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
✅ Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
✅ Substitute Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative to mayonnaise.
✅ Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
✅ Substitute Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative to mayonnaise.
✅ Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.