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Chicken Salad Chick

Delicious Chicken Salad Chick: Sweet and Spicy Twist

A delightful copycat recipe of Chicken Salad Chick's Maui Mama Chicken Salad, combining tropical and zesty flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 2 tablespoons celery finely minced
  • 2/3 cup Duke’s mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1-2 slices cooked bacon minced
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by shredding 2 cups of cooked chicken breast using a stand mixer or doing it by hand until you achieve a light and fluffy texture, aiming for small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of celery to add a delightful crunch and mild freshness to your salad.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, minced celery, 2/3 cup of Duke’s mayonnaise, 1-2 slices of cooked and minced bacon, pineapple tidbits, pickled jalapeños, onion powder, and black pepper.
  4. Taste your Maui Mama Chicken Salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  5. Cover the salad and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The Maui Mama Chicken Salad can be served on bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers. It's perfect for gatherings and makes for a refreshing meal.

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