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Southern-Style Chicken Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, chicken salad is a beloved dish that showcases the region's love for fresh ingredients and hearty meals. Traditionally served at picnics and gatherings, it reflects a blend of flavors and textures, often incorporating nuts and fruits. Today, variations abound, with many adding unique ingredients like grapes or different nuts, making it a versatile dish enjoyed across the country.

Southern AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups cooked chicken
1 tablespoon Obey seasoning
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup sweet relish
1 cup Duke's mayonnaise
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon paprika

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

almonds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

1

Season the cooked chicken generously on both sides with Obey seasoning, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

2

Place the seasoned chicken on a pan and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for doneness based on thickness.

3

Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool, then cut it into small pieces or shred it according to preference.

4

Dice celery into very small pieces and add to a large bowl.

5

Dice red onion into very small pieces and add to the bowl.

6

Add hard boiled eggs to the bowl (amount can be adjusted based on preference).

7

Add chopped ingredients into the large bowl and mix everything together.

8

Add sweet relish to balance the flavors and mix well.

9

Add Duke's mayonnaise to the mixture and stir until combined.

10

Add black pepper and chopped parsley, then mix again.

11

Add dill weed and give it a taste; adjust seasoning if necessary.

12

Optionally sprinkle paprika on top before serving.

13

Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator to meld flavors before serving.

14

Serve with saltine crackers or buttery croissants.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large bowlmixing spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Chicken SaladSouthern Chicken Salad

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