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Southern Style Chicken Salad Recipe

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This Southern Style Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender rotisserie chicken, crisp celery, tangy mayonnaise, and a hint of Cajun seasoning. Perfect for sandwiches or served over greens, it offers a quick and delicious meal with a classic Southern twist.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped (from store-bought rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s Mayo recommended)
  • 2 celery hearts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sweet relish
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or seasoned salt as substitute)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional Serving Ingredients

  • Butter croissants
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, bring all the ingredients together—chopped chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, sweet relish, chopped hard-boiled eggs, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined to ensure the flavors meld perfectly.
  2. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings as needed by adding more Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, or black pepper to suit your preference.
  3. Serve: Serve the chicken salad as-is, or use it as a filling for butter croissant sandwiches, adding optional lettuce and tomatoes if desired. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves preparation time and adds extra flavor.
  • For a spicier kick, increase Cajun seasoning slightly.
  • Mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Keep the salad refrigerated if not serving immediately, and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
  • Hard-boiled eggs add richness but can be omitted for a different texture.

Keywords: Southern Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe, Rotisserie Chicken Salad, Cajun Chicken Salad, Easy Chicken Salad

Find it online: https://kitchenbyclara.com/southern-style-chicken-salad-recipe/