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Rotisserie Chicken Salad served on a plate

Rotisserie Chicken Salad

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Rotisserie Chicken Salad transforms pre-cooked chicken into a creamy, crunchy lunch in just 15 minutes of prep. The shredded warm chicken mixes easily with a tangy mayo dressing and crisp vegetables, then chills to meld flavors perfectly for sandwiches or salads.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups rotisserie chicken meat shredded while warm, discard skin
  • 2 stalks celery diced into ¼ inch pieces
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced into ⅛ inch pieces
  • ½ cup mayonnaise start with ½ cup, add more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard adds tang and emulsifies dressing
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice add gradually, taste to avoid watery salad
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley, dill, or tarragon, chopped
  • to taste salt add gradually, taste as you go
  • to taste black pepper add gradually, taste as you go

Method
 

  1. Pull rotisserie chicken meat off the bones while still warm, discarding skin. Use your hands or two forks to shred into bite-sized pieces about ½ inch long. You need 3 to 4 cups shredded meat.
    3.5 cups rotisserie chicken meat
  2. Cut celery stalks into ¼ inch pieces. Dice red onion finely into ⅛ inch pieces. Pat celery dry with paper towel if very wet.
    2 stalks celery, ¼ cup red onion
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined.
    ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  4. Add shredded chicken, diced celery, and red onion to the dressing. Fold gently with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated. Taste and add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
    3.5 cups rotisserie chicken meat, 2 stalks celery, ¼ cup red onion, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  5. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes so flavors blend. Just before serving, fold in chopped fresh herbs. Serve cold on bread, crackers, or lettuce cups.
    2 tablespoons fresh herbs

Notes

  • Shred chicken while warm for clean bite-sized pieces.
  • Add lemon juice and seasoning gradually to prevent watery or over-salty salad.
  • Dice celery finely and pat dry to maintain crunch and avoid excess moisture.

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