Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty Recipe
Discover the delicious Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken, zesty flavors, and a creamy dressing that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or Fork
- Cooking Pan
Ingredients
Cooked Chicken
- Type: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
- Preparation: Cook and shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Tip: For the best flavor consider poaching or roasting the chicken with seasoning.
Bacon
- Type: Thick-cut bacon is ideal for added crunch and flavor.
- Preparation: Cook until crispy and crumble into small pieces.
- Tip: For extra crispiness bake the bacon in the oven instead of frying it.
Celery
- Type: Fresh celery stalks.
- Preparation: Chop finely to add crunch and freshness.
- Tip: Ensure the celery is crisp and not limp for the best texture.
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins this yields about 2 cups of shredded chicken if subbing rotisserie chicken
- ▢1 large rib of celery finely diced
- ▢¾ cup mayonnaise I recommend Duke's for the closest taste to the original
- ▢3 tablespoons ranch use your favorite bottled ranch
- ▢½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢½ teaspoon onion powder
- ▢⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ▢⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- ▢3 tablespoons sliced green onions
- ▢½ cup bacon bits
- ▢½ cup shredded cheddar I recommend grating it yourself
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 into fine pieces.
- Add the mayonnaise, ranch, and seasonings to the shredded chicken. Stir well.
- Stir in the celery, cheddar, bacon bits, and green onions.
- Serve with bread, crackers, or on a salad.