Ingredients
| Cooked chicken breast (shredded) | 3 cups |
| Mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s for best taste) | 3/4 cup |
| Celery (finely chopped) | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) | 1 tablespoon |
| Sugar (optional, for slight sweetness) | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic powder (optional) | 1/4 teaspoon |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts by boiling, baking, or using rotisserie chicken.
- Shred the chicken using a fork, hand mixer, or food processor for a fine texture.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Stir well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 3: Adjust the Consistency
- If you prefer a creamier texture, add an extra tablespoon of mayo.
- If it’s too thick, add a teaspoon of cold water to loosen it up.
Step 4: Chill for Best Flavor
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to blend perfectly.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve on sandwiches, croissants, crackers, lettuce wraps, or enjoy it by the spoonful!
Notes
✔ Shredding Tip: Use a food processor for ultra-fine, Chicken Salad Chick-style texture.
✔ Healthier Option: Swap mayo for Greek yogurt or use a mix of both.
✔ Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
✔ Freezing: Not recommended due to mayonnaise separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (if cooking chicken)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg