Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol
This Classic Carol Chicken Salad is always a classic and flavorful chicken salad.
Chicken Salad Chick is known for their fabulous chicken salads and the Classic Carol is always a favorite. This is the Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol recipe, seasoned chicken, mayonnaise, celery and a little special seasoning make this a flavorful favorite. Piled on buttery croissants, hearty wheat bread or just a scoop for topping crackers with this is one delicious chicken salad.
Chicken Salad Chick is one of everyone’s new favorite restaurants and for good reason. Their chicken salads are so flavorful and delicious! Their broccoli salad and pimento cheese are to die for! I knew I wanted to recreate the Classic Carol at home so I could enjoy it anytime I wanted.
This is one of my favorite copycat recipes. I cant wait to try making their sassy scotty chicken salad or fancy nancy chicken salad next!
Chicken salad is always a favorite of mine especially when the weather warms up. I love having a nice bowl of cold chicken salad in my fridge in the warmer months because that means when it is too hot to cook I will have a cool and scrumptious meal in minutes without heating up the house. I really like having a homemade chicken salad in the fridge at all times in the summer. The perfect cold dinner on a bed of lettuce maybe with a side of grape salad!
I love that this chicken salad comes together quickly and is so packed full of flavor from just a few simple ingredients. We already know to make the chicken salad ahead of time because it just gets better making this perfect to prep at the beginning of the week. This chicken salad chick recipe is always a favorite in out house!
While this is a simple recipe it goes beyond your basic chicken salad recipe with it’s secret seasoning.
This is perfect for serving on buttery croissants just like the store or I prefer thick sliced bread. You can but you can make lettuce wraps or lettuce cups out of this easy chicken salad recipe and serve with a few crackers for dipping.
Of course this chicken salad is totally customizable. The recipe I have provided is a copy cat of their Classic Carol chicken salad which is amazing on it’s own but also makes the best base for customizing. You can customize this to your taste and likes. Sometimes I like to clean out the fridge and add more veggies or make it a bit spicy, you can totally make this recipe your own and switch things up. I love it so much because on it’s own it is such a classic recipe that everyone should know.
When the weather gets warm this makes a quick lunch or dinner for those days when you just want a fast meal for the family that gets you in and out of the kitchen fast and without heating it up. I make this a lot during the scorching summer because I can make it in the morning before it gets too hot and then we have dinner or lunch ready and waiting for us. The combination of crisp celery, tender chicken and creamy dressing make this one tasty chicken salad.
I promise the whole family will love this Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol.
Some of our favorite salad recipes we love: Hawaiian Chicken Salad, Pickle Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Stuffed Crescents.
Why This Recipe Works
- Easy and fast.
- Family friendly.
- Crowd pleaser.
- Classic flavors.
- Perfect for hot summer days!
- Great make ahead dish.
- Full of flavor.
- Easy copycat recipe.
Substitutions:
You can definitely substitute things in here and make this your own.
- You can add any veggies, fruits or nuts you like.
- Spice it up with some jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
Serving Suggestions:
This is great on thick slices of hawaiian bread, buttery croissants, hawaiian rolls, tortilla wraps, lettuce wraps or lettuce cups. It is also great just as a scoop with some crackers. This is a great cooler dinner along side some pasta salad or potato salad.
You will want to make this easy chicken salad again and again! We do!
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe:
Can I use any veggies?
Yes, you could use any veggies you like in this chicken salad. I like to keep it simple with the celery but feel free to add any veggies you like. I think green onion would be great, water chestnuts, red bell pepper or green bell pepper.
Can I add spice?
Of course!! Add some diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to give this chicken salad a kick.
Can I make this classic carol chicken salad recipe ahead of time?
Of course! I like to make it the day before so the flavors really get to know each other.
Ingredients used for this chicken salad recipe:
- Chicken tenderloins- You can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this recipe.
- Chicken bouillon cube- This adds so much flavor to the chicken while cooking.
- Dry ranch dressing mix- This adds a ton of flavor and leaves everyone wondering what your secret ingredient is!
- Mayonnaise- Now everyone is always divided on what brand mayo to use, I like to use Dukes but feel free to use your favorite.
- Celery- The celery adds a little flavor and a lot of crunch.
How to make this easy chicken salad:
- In a pan over medium high heat add your chicken tender, the bouillon cube, 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing and 2 cups of water.
- Bring up to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken tenderloins and place into a mixing bowl or large bowl and shred.
- To the shredded chicken add the mayonnaise.
- Grate the crunchy celery into the mix.
- Add the 1 teaspoon of ranch to the mix.
- Stir until well combined.
- Cover and chill this chicken salad chick classic carol chicken salad for 1 hour.
- Serve!
How To Store:
Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Want more salad recipes? Check these out!
- Hawaiian Chicken Salad
- Chicken Salad Stuffed Crescents
- Pickle Chicken Salad
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Chicken Salad Wrap
Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol
Chicken Salad Chick is known for their fabulous chicken salads and the Classic Carol is always a favorite. This is their classic recipe, seasoned chicken, mayonnaise, celery and a little special seasoning make this a flavorful favorite. Piled on buttery croissants, hearty wheat bread or just a scoop for topping crackers with this is one delicious chicken salad.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix, divided
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk of celery
Instructions
- In a pan over medium high heat add your chicken tenderloins, the bouillon cube, 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing and 2 cups of water.
- Bring up to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken tenderloins and place into a mixing bowl and shred.
- To the chicken add the mayonnaise.
- Grate the celery into the mix.
- Add the 1 teaspoon of ranch to the mix.
- Stir until well combined.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Serve!
Notes
- Serve on croissants, bread slices, mini rolls, or just a scoop on a lettuce leaf for scooping.
- This recipe is very basic and can be the base for any additions you would like to add in.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
