Chick Fil a Chicken Salad
Recreate the timeless charm of a deli classic with this Chick-fil-A-inspired Chicken Salad, a quick and easy recipe packed with comforting flavors. Made with tender shredded chicken breast, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy celery, this creamy chicken salad gets its signature tang from a touch of sweet pickle relish. The blend of mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper ties everything together in just 15 minutes of prep time, resulting in a perfectly seasoned, irresistibly creamy dish. Serve it chilled on soft sandwich bread, flaky croissants, or crisp crackers for a light lunch or snack, or enjoy it on its own as a flavorful, protein-packed salad. This homemade chicken salad is the ideal combination of savory and sweet, perfect for recreating that beloved Chick-fil-A flavor right in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 2 large (chopped) Hard-boiled eggs
- 0.5 cup (finely diced) Celery
- 0.25 cup Sweet pickle relish
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Using a fork or your hands, shred the cooked chicken breast into small pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Step 3
Finely dice the celery and add it to the bowl for a crisp texture.
Step 4
Add the sweet pickle relish to the bowl, which will lend a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the salad.
Step 5
Gently fold in the mayonnaise until the mixture is well-combined. Adjust the amount of mayo based on your desired creaminess.
Step 6
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Step 7
Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled on your favorite bread, croissants, or crackers, or enjoy as a refreshing salad on its own.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (883.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1967.2 |
| Total Fat 115.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 958.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2590.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.0g | |
| Protein 179.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100IU | 0% |
| Calcium 124.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 295.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories