Copycat Chicken Salad Chick (Classic Carol)
A spot-on copycat recipe for the famous 'Classic Carol' chicken salad. Features finely shredded chicken, crisp celery, and a creamy savory dressing.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or Food Processor
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 cup Duke's mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, very finely minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth (for poaching)
Instructions
- Place chicken tenderloins in a pot and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked (165°F).
- Remove chicken and let cool slightly. Finely mince the celery stalk.
- Place warm chicken in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a food processor) and shred until very fine.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, minced celery, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop before serving.
Notes
Best if chilled for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.