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Restaurant Style Chicken Salad

Restaurant Style Chicken Salad

Craving something creamy and crunchy? This Restaurant Style Chicken Salad is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, crisp celery, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches or a quick meal, you'll want to make this easy weeknight dinner again and again!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken (dark meat)
  • 1/3 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 slices Texas Toast or Thick Cut Sandwich Bread

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Boil dark meat chicken until completely cooked. Remove from water and cool meat. You can save the chicken broth, seal and refrigerate no more than a week.
  2. After chicken is cool, cut into tiny pieces. Place in a mixing bowl and add all other ingredients and mix well.
  3. Butter one side of sandwich bread and grill.
  4. Place salad in between grilled bread slices and serve.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Consider adding slivered almonds for a crunchy texture.
  • Tip 2: Mandarin oranges can bring a sweet twist to the flavor.
  • Tip 3: Fresh green onions add a lovely bite to the dish.
  • Tip 4: Fresh dill can elevate the taste with its aromatic flavor.