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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Using a fork or your hands, shred the cooked chicken breast into small pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Finely dice the celery and add it to the bowl for a crisp texture.
Add the sweet pickle relish to the bowl, which will lend a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the salad.
Gently fold in the mayonnaise until the mixture is well-combined. Adjust the amount of mayo based on your desired creaminess.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on your favorite bread, croissants, or crackers, or enjoy as a refreshing salad on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 959 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 2590 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 179.3 g | 359% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
