Southern Style Chicken Salad
This Southern Style Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful classic made with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, pickles, and a simple homemade dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or served over a fresh salad. This easy make-ahead recipe is great for lunches, picnics, and meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 3 Quart Stock Pot
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast trimmed
- 6 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 ½ Cups Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¾ Cup Celery diced
- ½ Cup Dill Pickles diced
- 1 ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breast in a large stockpot and cover them with chicken broth so the liquid is about 1 inch above the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred. 2 lbs Chicken Breast 6 Cups Chicken Stock
- Shred the Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl. While it is still warm, use two forks (or a hand mixer) to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Let it cool for a few minutes before mixing with the dressing.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, diced pickles, diced celery, and black pepper until everything is well combined. 1 ½ Cups Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard ½ Cup Dill Pickles ¾ Cup Celery 1 Tsp Black Pepper 1 ½ Tbsp Lemon Juice
- Mix Everything Together: Add the cooled shredded chicken to the dressing and stir until every piece is evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Served on toasted bread, croissants, wraps, crackers, or over a bed of lettuce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1477mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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