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Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad with Eggs

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling & Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A nostalgic chicken salad packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, crunchy veggies, and creamy mayonnaise, topped with hard-boiled eggs.


Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie chicken is ideal)
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp sweet relish
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Begin boiling the eggs. Place them in a small saucepan, covering them with water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for 9-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the water and run the eggs under cool water. Once cooled, peel and chop them finely.
  3. While the eggs boil, prepare the chicken. Place the cooked chicken in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low for 45-60 seconds. If using a hand mixer, mix on medium for 2-3 minutes until shredded.
  4. Transfer the shredded chicken to a large bowl.
  5. To the bowl, add the finely chopped onion, celery, hard-boiled eggs, sweet relish, and mayonnaise. Mix well until all components are combined.
  6. Taste the salad and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. For the best flavor, chill the chicken salad for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Customize the crunch by adding diced apples or toasted nuts. For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.