5 from 402 votes
Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol Chicken Salad
The Classic Carol Chicken Salad features tender poached chicken tenderloins shredded and combined with mayonnaise, finely minced celery, and dry ranch dressing mix. Salt and black pepper season the mix, which is designed for a smooth, creamy texture with subtle herb and ranch flavor. This salad works well in sandwiches or atop greens, with texture coming from the finely chopped celery.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
430 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloin
- 32 ounces chicken stock low sodium
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons celery finely minced
- 2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix dry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by poaching in chicken stock. Fill a large pot with the chicken tenders and chicken stock. Poach over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred chicken, the chicken can be shredded with a stand mixer by using a paddle attachment. Or you can shred the chicken tenders with two forks.
- In a medium sized bowl add celery, mayonnaise, dry Ranch dressing mix, salt and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Add shredded chicken and mix in well. Store chicken salad in an air tight container.
- The chicken salad tastes better if prepared a couple of hours before it is consumed.
- Serve in a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce.
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Notes
- Chill the chicken salad for a few hours to let the flavors blend fully.
- Dice celery very finely to keep the texture mild yet noticeable.
- Use room temperature mayonnaise to blend smoothly.
- Chicken tenderloins provide ideal texture; avoid using chicken breasts.
- Pat shredded chicken dry to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Adjust moisture by adding extra mayonnaise for dryness or more chicken to absorb excess dressing.
- Increase ranch powder or add garlic powder to boost flavor if needed.
- For milder texture, grate celery instead of finely dicing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Potassium
835mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 835mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.