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Classic Carol Chicken Salad Chick Copycat

Make the famous Carol Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick at home with this budget-friendly copycat recipe. It's creamy, sweet, and perfect for quick lunches or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken from rotisserie or poached
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Duke's or Hellmann's
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Method
 

  1. Shred the cooked chicken into small, uniform pieces and place in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, salt, black pepper, and celery seed until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken and stir until every piece is evenly coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning—add more sugar for sweetness or more vinegar for tang.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled on bread, croissants, lettuce cups, or with crackers.