Description
Chicken Salad Chick’s Classic Carol is a creamy, flavorful chicken salad made with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and a perfectly seasoned mayonnaise base. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or a fresh salad topping, providing a comforting and protein-packed meal in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins (or chicken breast)
Salad Mix
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ½ cup Duke’s mayonnaise (or preferred mayo)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken tenderloins and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken tender and juicy.
- Shred the Chicken: Let the cooked chicken cool slightly. Then use a hand mixer, food processor, or two forks to finely shred the chicken until smooth and creamy in texture.
- Prepare the Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with finely diced celery, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly to create an even mix.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Serve: Enjoy your Classic Carol chicken salad in sandwiches, on crackers, wrapped in a tortilla, or over a bed of fresh lettuce for a delicious, protein-rich meal.
Notes
- Adjust the salt amount according to your taste preference.
- Mayonnaise brand can be substituted with your preferred choice for a similar creaminess.
- Shredding the chicken finely ensures a smoother texture resembling the original recipe.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to maintain tenderness.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
