Chicken Salad Chick Recipe (Classic Carol Chicken Salad)

This Chicken Salad Chick recipe is anything but your average chicken salad. It's a recreation of the classic chicken salad sandwich from the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant, and it's delicious! So if you don't have a restaurant near you, then you can make this easy copycat recipe in just 3 simple steps! 

The Best Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol

If you've never heard of Chicken Salad Chick, it's a restaurant chain that serves a variety of different chicken salads, from savory, nutty, fruity, and even spicy chicken salads. And if you've ever tried it before, then you know how good it is!

Now, my favorite order from the restaurant is the Carol chicken salad with a side of their broccoli salad recipe. It's just so good, and I had to recreate the Carol chicken salad at home since I could eat it every day for lunch!

This classic Carol Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe is loaded with fresh and savory flavor from the delicious balance of ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and crisp celery. Then all of that deliciousness is mixed with juicy chicken for one satisfying lunch or dinner. 

Gah, it's just so good!

And in addition to being delicious, it's a breeze to make. You just have to cook the chicken, then combine it with the creamy dressing ingredients and chill it in the fridge. 

While this Chicken Salad Chick classic Carol recipe is chilling, you'll have some time to whip up anything you want to go with it. If you're looking for what to serve with chicken salad, two of my favorite recipes are these crockpot cheesy potatoes and these Taco Bell nacho fries.

INGREDIENTS

The ingredient list for this chicken salad sandwich recipe is super simple, so there's a good chance that you'll have most - if not all - of them at home already.

Check out all of the Chicken Salad Chick ingredients:

• 0.75lb. chicken tenders 
• 16oz. Chicken stock
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 1 ½ tbsp finely chopped celery
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 ½ tsp dry Ranch salad seasoning

Pretty simple, right?!

By the way, if you're looking for more easy recipes to use up your dry Ranch dressing mix, then you've got to try this Ranch chicken recipe next!

How To Make Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol Recipe

As I mentioned earlier, this recipe is super simple to make. You basically just boil the chicken tenders, shred 'em, then mix everything up and pile it on your sandwiches.

That's really all there is to it!

So, let's stop wasting time and make some chicken salad sandwiches!

STEP 1: COOK THE CHICKEN

First, begin by putting the chicken stock in a large pot and bringing it to a boil.

Once the stock is boiling, you'll want to reduce the heat to medium, and then you can add the chicken tenders to it. Now let the chicken simmer for about 15-20 minutes until it's cooked through.

STEP 2: SHRED THE CHICKEN

When the chicken is fully cooked, you can remove the chicken tenders from the pot and allow them to cool down for a minute.

Once they're cool enough to handle, you can shred the chicken into pieces with two forks, your hands, or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

STEP 3: ASSEMBLE AND SERVE THE CHICKEN SALAD

Now that the chicken is good to go, you can add it to a large bowl with the mayonnaise, celery, salt, pepper, and dry Ranch salad dressing mix. Then you'll want to give everything a good mix until it's fully combined.

Once your chicken salad is fully mixed, you can give it a taste and adjust any seasonings as needed. Then, cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for 30 minutes before serving to let all of the flavors develop.

Finally, serve the chicken salad on a lettuce bed or as a sandwich.

Enjoy!

How To Store Chicken Salad

This recipe for chicken salad makes 2 servings, so it's perfect for a hearty lunch or if you want to have some leftovers for the next day.

If you don't end up eating all of the chicken salad, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Then whenever you want to eat it again, just take it out of the fridge and dig in!

FAQS About This Chicken Salad Chick Recipe

Can I use other chicken in this recipe?

Yes, you can use any chicken that you want. I used chicken tenderloins, but you can use chicken breasts, any leftover chicken that you have in the fridge, or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

What is Chicken Salad Chick chicken salad made of?

Chicken Salad Chick's chicken salad is made of white meat shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, and their secret seasoning. And then there are some additional ingredients depending on the kind you get. 

Why is it called Chicken Salad Chick?

Chicken Salad Chick got its name after the founder and owner, Stacy Brown, who started the idea for the business out of her kitchen! She realized everyone's idea of the perfect chicken salad was different, so she started making different variations. They were a hit and turned into the successful franchise it is today.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make chicken salad from Chicken Salad Chick!

There's a reason that the recipes from Chicken Salad Chick have become some of the most popular chicken salad recipes. They're crazy delicious, and this Classic Carol is no exception. I mean, the fact that it's so quick and easy to make is just an added bonus!

Anyway, I hope you like this homemade chicken salad recipe as much as I do.

As always, if you give it a try, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how it went.

More Copycat Recipes

Looking for more copycat recipes from your favorite restaurants?

If you are, check all of these out next:

• Olive Garden shrimp scampi
• Panera broccoli cheddar soup
• Texas Roadhouse rolls
• Popeyes red beans and rice
• Chipotle fajita veggies
• Panera strawberry poppyseed salad

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