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Chicken salad with cranberries on a white plate next to croissants on a wooden tray.
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Copycat McAlister's Chicken Salad

Chicken salad is one of our go-to lunches at my house. This copycat McAlister's chicken salad is one of our favorites. Especially during the hot summer months!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Audrey Wood
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken skin removed*
  • ½ cup mayonnaise I used Duke's
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste (I used just a little maybe a pinch or two of each)
  • ½ rib celery diced
  • ¼ cup craisins
  • 2 tablespoons pecan pieces
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Shred your chicken and remove the skin. I used a hand mixer to easily shred it. Add the mayonnaise, honey and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Serve as a sandwich, with crackers, on a fresh green salad.

Notes

*You can also substitute baked or boiled shredded chicken breast.
Leftovers will keep for up to four days after making.
Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg