Classic Creamy Southern Chicken Salad
A classic Southern Chicken Salad recipe that's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or parties. Easy to make and packed with delicious taste!
Ingredients
Ingredients for Creamy Southern Chicken Salad
For making the most delicious Southern Chicken Salad You'll require the following kitchen supplies:
- 3 cups of cooked chicken sliced or shred rotisserie chicken is fantastic to prepare a salad based on Rotisserie chicken Southern recipe
- ½ cup mayonnaise adjust for creaminess
- 2 eggs that have been hardboiled which are important to cut to make the chicken salad, which has eggs hard-boiled for texture
- ½ cup chopped finely provides it with the vital crunch
- 2 tablespoons of sweet relish or cut pickles
- 1 tsp mustard yellow optional to give it the tanginess
- Black pepper and salt according to your preference
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds chopped
- The addition of some paprika or powdered garlic
Instructions
Instructions: How to Make This Comforting Classic
- Step 1. Cook and prepare the Chicken: You may choose to use poached, baked, or rotisserie-style chicken. Cut it or shred it into pieces and set aside.
- In Step 2. Boil, then chop eggs. Cook eggs 9-12 mins. Cool then peel and cut.
- Step 3. Mix It All Together: In a bowl, mix chicken, celery eggs relish along with the chicken. Mix in mayonnaise and mustard. Mix until well coated. Include salt and pepper as per your preference.
- Step 4. Chill Before Serving: The mixture should be chilled and then cover it for a minimum of one hour, to ensure that the flavors mix.
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Notes
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for that can last up to four days
- Freezing: Do not suggest because mayonnaise-based dressings can cause separation
- Mix it all up prior to serving, particularly when it's been sitting for a while, to make sure the creaminess is perfect.