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    Classic Chicken Salad

    Published: Apr 8, 2024 · Modified: Apr 18, 2026 by In Alexa's Kitchen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Your new favorite classic chicken salad recipe

    I mean it, this classic chicken salad recipe is going to be your new favorite lunch time menu option. The best part about this recipe is you will have so many leftovers you won't even know what to do with all of it. Sandwiches, salads, and more. There will be so much chicken salad left to eat and and share. Let's dig into this tasty lunch recipe.

    Too busy to cook? This recipe is for you!

    Chicken salad is a classic recipe and perfect for those of you who are too busy to cook. This deli-style chicken salad recipe is something you can make that's fast and easy to make. This classic chicken salad recipe does just that for you. There's no hassle when it comes to whipping this recipe up. The only downfall is cooking the raw chicken. But if you want to skip that step you can get a full cooked rotisserie chicken to use.

    Get Crafty

    With a recipe like this chicken salad, you can add just about anything to this recipe as long as you keep the main ingredients in the mix. The main ingredients are mustard and mayo. Everything else can swap. I know some people like celery in their chicken salad but I strongly dislike celery. So I added chopped pickles instead along with red onions and cheese. It was so good and I couldn't stop eating it. Keep reading to get the recipe and make sure you leave a comment and rating if you make it.

    Classic chicken salad

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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    Mix all of this into a bowl:

    • 1 rotisserie chicken shredded with your hands
    • 1 cup mayo (using a spoon)
    • 1-2 tbs Mustard (depends how much you like)
    • Seasoned Salt
    • Garlic Powder
    • Pepper
    • Red Onions - chopped
    • Pickles - chopped
    • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
    • Hot peppers (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon parsley (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • This is a simple recipe, so there isn't a long list of instructions. Shred the chicken in a bowl, then add all the ingredients. Mix in everything you like and enjoy on some toasted bread or with a salad.
    Keyword chicken recipes, chicken salad, dinner recipes, lunch recipes

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