Classic Chicken Salad Recipe (Simple, Creamy & Traditional)

Start with chicken breast on the bone, leaving the skin on for more flavor.

Boil the chicken in a pot covered with water, adding a little salt.

Simmer the chicken for a while until cooked.

Once cooked, pull the chicken off the bone and shred it while it's hot (wear gloves if desired).

Dice about a quarter of a large onion.

Chop two stalks of celery.

If using more than two chicken breasts, adjust the amount of celery and onion accordingly.

Add a little over a cup of mayonnaise to the chicken mixture, adjusting based on desired moisture.

Mix the chicken, onion, celery, and mayonnaise together thoroughly.

Add one teaspoon each of garlic, pepper, and salt, then mix again.

Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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