Onion lovers unite! This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Dixie Chick recipe is an easy way to bring one of your restaurant favorites home.
Chicken Salad Chick is one of my go to restaurants for lunch or even for an easy dinner during hot summer months. I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge fan of onions in chicken salad. The Dixie Chick is one of my favorite chicken salads!
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Ingredients needed
For this recipe, you will need:
- Chicken tenderloins: I think for the closest taste to CSC it is best to use chicken tenderloins. You can substitute chicken breast or cooked and pulled rotisserie chicken, if desired.
- Water: To boil the chicken in.
- Celery: You will need one rib of celery, finely diced.
- Onion: To make this a Dixie Chick which has onion.
- Mayonnaise: I used Duke’s brand mayonnaise and I think it makes a big difference in the recipe.
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper: To season the chicken salad with.
Equipment needed
You will need a food processor (or you can chop everything finely with a knife) and I recommend using your hand mixer to separate the chicken but if you don’t have one you can also use two forks to pull the meat.
How to make
To make this Dixie chick chicken salad, begin by adding water to a large pot. Add the chicken tenderloins into the water. Bring the water to a boil.
Once the water has come to boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overcook or the chicken can become rubbery. The chicken should register at 165 degrees with a meat thermometer. You will also be able to tell it is done when you shred it.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the water and let it cool. Use two forks or use a stand or hand mixer to shred the chicken in a large bowl. I find that using a mixer is best because it is quicker and it helps get the chicken very fine.
Next, use your food processor to dice your celery and onion into fine pieces.
Add the mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings to the shredded chicken. Stir well and then serve.
How to store leftovers
Store any leftovers in your fridge in an airtight container. It will be good for 3-4 days after making.
What to serve with this chicken salad
This chicken salad goes great on crackers, toast, or even on a salad. It is great as a snack, lunch, or even dinner during hot summer months.
Other Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipes:
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Lauryn’s Lemon Basil
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Pimento Cheese
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Cranberry Kelli
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Rice Crispy Treats
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Jalapeno Holly
- Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Buffalo Barclay
Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Dixie Chick
Equipment
- food processor
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins this yields about 2 cups of shredded chicken if subbing rotisserie chicken
- 1 large rib of celery finely diced
- 1 medium onion finely diced (about ½ cup)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise I recommend Duke's for the closest taste to the original
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Begin by adding water to a large pot. Add the chicken tenderloins into the water. Bring the water to a boil.
- Once the water has come to boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overcook or the chicken can become rubbery. The chicken should register at 165 degrees with a meat thermometer. You will also be able to tell it is done when you shred it.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the water and let it cool. Use two forks or use a stand or hand mixer to shred the chicken in a large bowl. I find that using a mixer is best because it is quicker and it helps get the chicken very fine.
- Next, use your food processor to dice your celery and onion into fine pieces.
- Add the mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings to the shredded chicken. Stir well and then serve.
Norma Tucker says
Made this my husband and I finally found a recipe for chicken salad that is so delicious
Thank you so much
Melb says
Addicted! This recipe turns out so close, if not exact to the original! I couldn’t stop eating it.
no name says
delicious! Thank you!
Ariana says
This was so yummy! I would love it if you could do the Barbie-Q one. That’s currently my favorite!
Audrey says
I actually have that one developed and photographed. I’ll try to get the post up in the next few days 🙂
Amy says
Can you figure out a copy cat for the Parmesan Caesar?! Of course my favorite is a limited time flavor. Love the Dixie Chick. Can’t wait to try this one.
Audrey says
Hi Amy, I haven’t had that one but if I try it I will sure make a copycat and let you know 🙂
Nat says
made this today and is fantastic!!!! so happy to have this recipe!
i agree the tenderloins are the best choice and you should shred with a mixer! makes a difference! use a food processor to get the best results for the celery and onions!
making the lemon basil next!!!!
thank you!!!
Audrey says
Yay, I am so glad you liked the recipe. Thank you so much for taking time to leave a comment.
Crystal says
I used a whole rotisserie chicken and omg it tasted sooo yummy and was super easy!! Minced half the onion and diced the other half so there would be some bigger pieces. Ate it in veggie tortilla wraps, lettuce wraps, and with pita chips. Perfect for meal prepping lunches, def saving this one. Thank you for sharing!!! 🙂
Mike says
This was so good!
Swathi says
This copycat chicken salad looks delicious I would love to enjoy with some soup.
Angela says
Quick to make and so delicious.