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Southern Chicken Salad
Course
Main, sandwich
Servings
6
-8
Calories
Author
Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
3
chicken breast
flattened
1
cup
chicken broth
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
1/2
teaspoon
celery salt
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/4-1/2
teaspoon
onion powder
1
stalk of celery
diced
1/2
small white onion
diced
5
hardboiled eggs
diced
1 3/4
cups
Mayonnaise
may need more or less. I used 1 cup Dukes and 3/4 cup Helmans
1/4
cup
sweet relish
SEASONINGS
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
plus more if desired
1/4-1/2
teaspoon
onion powder
plus more if desire
1/4-1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
plus more if desired
Celery salt to taste
Butter Bakery Croissants
Lettuce
Tomato
Instructions
Season chicken breast with black pepper, celery salt, onion powder and garlic powder. You can also add more spices if you like.
Place chicken in a large skillet.
Add chicken broth and simmer covered on medium heat for 7 minutes per side or until done.
When chicken is done, let it cool and shred. Set aside.
In a bowl add chicken, onions, celery and eggs.
Toss to combine.
Stir in mayonnaise, sweet relish and the seasonings (black pepper, onion & garlic powder, celery salt) to enhance the flavor.
Remember to taste it as you mix in the seasonings to check for the perfect balance.
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Overnight is best to maximize all the flavors.
Sandwich between a buttery bakery croissant with lettuce and tomatoes.
Notes
Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight for flavors to mix and mingle.