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Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne

Published: Jun 19, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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Text that says Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin' Kay Lynne above and below are images of chicken salad with cheddar, jalapeno, and bacon bits in it. The bottom photo is also showing crackers.

This Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne is perfect for those who like a little spice in their chicken salad. This chicken salad is loaded with sriracha, bacon bits, pickled jalapenos, cheddar, and more!

Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne chicken salad (chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and pickled jalapenos in it) on a plate with crackers with an orange linen.

This copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne is a chicken salad that is absolutely loaded. There are so many awesome flavors in this chicken salad including ranch, bacon bits, jalapeno, sriracha, and cheddar. It is an easy recipe to make at home too.

Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne chicken salad (chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and pickled jalapenos in it) on a plate with crackers with an orange linen.

If you love Chicken Salad Chick be sure to also check out some of my other favorites including this copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol, copycat Chicken Salad Chick broccoli salad, and copycat Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty!

An upclose view of copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne chicken salad (chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and pickled jalapenos in it).
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  • 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
  • 🥓 Ingredients needed
  • 🔪 Equipment needed
  • ⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
  • 🥗 What to serve with this recipe
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips
  • 🥡 How to store leftovers
  • Other Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipes:
  • Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne

💭 Why you’ll love this recipe

This recipe is very close to the restaurant version. It is an easy copycat recipe that you can prep for lunches too.

🥓 Ingredients needed

The ingredients (all labeled) needed to make copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne chicken salad.

For this recipe, you will need:

  • Chicken tenderloins: You can also substitute chicken breast or pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken. For the closest to the restaurant version try this recipe with chicken tenderloins.
  • Mayonnaise: With all my copycat Chicken Salad Chick recipes, I recommend using Duke’s mayonnaise or another high quality mayonnaise if you can’t find it. Do not use a light mayonnaise.
  • Garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, salt, and pepper: The seasonings for the chicken salad.
  • Buffalo wing sauce: I used Frank’s mild wing sauce.
  • Sriracha
  • Cheddar: Try grating your own for the closest taste to the restaurant version. If you’re short on time, pre-shredded is fine too. Use a sharp cheddar.
  • Bacon bits
  • Ranch: I recommend Ken’s brand of ranch. You can also use homemade or whatever brand you have on hand.

🔪 Equipment needed

You will need a hand or stand mixer to shred the chicken.

⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)

A step by step guide on how to make copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne chicken salad. There is a collage with three steps labeled.

Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken tenderloins and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Chicken should register 165 degrees (Fahrenheit) with a meat thermometer. Let it cool and gather your other ingredients.

Move the chicken to a large mixing bowl and shred with your hand or stand mixer. This will help the chicken get super fine just like the restaurant version.

Add the mayonnaise, seasonings, ranch, sriracha, and buffalo sauce. Mix well. Stir in the cheddar, bacon bits, and diced pickled jalapenos.

Serve with crackers, toast, or on a salad.

🥗 What to serve with this recipe

You can serve this recipe with crackers, toast, or on a fresh green salad. This chicken salad also goes great with Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad or a fresh fruit salad (like this Fruit Salad with Sprite).

If you want to stay on the Chicken Salad Chick trend, you could also make these Copycat Chicken Salad Chick rice crispy treats. If you want something different, why not try this chicken salad with some fresh sourdough bread (this sourdough bread recipe without a scale is perfect for beginner bakers).

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

  • If possible, use Duke’s mayonnaise (a brand of mayo) or another restaurant quality mayonnaise.
  • Use Ken’s (a brand of dressings and sauces) for the ranch and Frank’s mild wing sauce (another brand). Of course you can substitute for what you have on hand but I think these will give you the closest taste.
  • I used bacon bits but you can also fry your own bacon.

🥡 How to store leftovers

Store any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container. It will keep in your fridge for up to four days after making.

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If you tried this Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne Chicken Salad or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you!

Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin Kay Lynne chicken salad (chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and pickled jalapenos in it) on a plate with crackers with an orange linen.

Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin’ Kay Lynne

Audrey
This Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin' Kay Lynne is perfect for those who like a little spice in their chicken salad. This chicken salad is loaded with sriracha, bacon bits, pickled jalapenos, cheddar, and more!
5 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 633 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • hand mixer or food processor to shred the chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins Use 2 cups of shredded chicken if you are using rotisserie or chicken breast
  • ¾ cup Duke's mayonnaise you can use another brand but Duke's is what a lot of restaurants use and will give you a very close taste to CSC
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1 pinch salt or to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (mild) I recommend Frank's
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos diced
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing I recommend Ken's
  • ½ cup bacon bits
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar

Instructions
 

  • Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken tenderloins and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Chicken should register 165 degrees (Fahrenheit) with a meat thermometer.
  • Let the chicken cool and gather your other ingredients.
  • Move the chicken to a large mixing bowl and shred with your hand or stand mixer. This will help the chicken get super fine just like the restaurant version.
  • Add the mayonnaise, seasonings, ranch, sriracha, and buffalo sauce. Mix well. Stir in the cheddar, bacon bits, and diced pickled jalapenos.
  • Serve with crackers, toast, or on a salad.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.
You can make substitutions based on what you have on hand, but the recommendations given will help you achieve the closest copycat taste.
Store any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container. It will keep in your fridge for up to four days after making.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 37gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1523mgPotassium: 502mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 291IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Shawn Morgan says

    December 25, 2024 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    This is the one I go for every time I am at their store. This is so spot on!

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      December 26, 2024 at 10:04 am

      So glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
    • Miranda says

      April 13, 2025 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious and a spot-on dupe!!! Now in my rotation for lunch prep!!!

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        April 14, 2025 at 10:24 am

        Thank you for taking time to leave a review. I am so glad you liked the recipe! 🙂

        Reply
  2. Kathy says

    July 16, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    We wanted a last minute, quick chicken salad recipe and this hit the mark! Because we were unprepared, we substituted chopped pepperoni for bacon and loved it!

    Reply
    • Lysa Duronslet says

      March 15, 2025 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      I don’t get to visit Texas any more and not going to chicken salad chick crushed me! I just made this and omg thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    May 17, 2024 at 7:41 pm

    Can you note on the recipe what type of pickled jalapeños to use please?

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      May 18, 2024 at 7:59 am

      You can use your favorite brand.

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    August 14, 2023 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    This is so close to the Chicken Salad chick! Absolutely love this! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    June 20, 2023 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    I love this. It’s like a hot wing salad. Great on toasted baguette.

    Reply
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