This Sassy Scotty chicken salad recipe is a copycat version of the Chicken Salad Chick creation. It’s creamy, savory, and loaded with bacon and cheddar, and just tangy enough to keep you going back for another scoop. It’s the kind of chicken salad that makes you wonder why you ever settled for the plain kind.

Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty chicken salad sandwich with bacon and shredded cheese on sliced bread, topped with a small pickle on a toothpick, served on a gray plate with a red and white checkered napkin underneath.

Recipe Highlights

It tastes just like the original zesty Chicken Salad Chick version.
You can make it in 15 minutes with cooked chicken on hand.
It’s even better the next day, which makes it great for meal prep.
It’s great on sandwich bread, a croissant, with crackers, or straight from the bowl.
It’s easy to customize with the add-ins you already like.
It uses simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store.

A glass bowl with shredded chicken, bacon, and shredded cheese—perfect for recreating the famous Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty recipe—sits next to a lemon, mayonnaise, mustard, ranch seasoning, and black pepper on a white surface.

How to Make It

Follow these step by step visual instructions to make this copycat chicken salad.

Step 0: Start with cooked chicken

This recipe starts with cooked chicken, so you can use whatever you have on hand. Rotisserie chicken is the easy shortcut, but leftover baked, boiled chicken, or air fried chicken works just as well. Finely chop it before you start, since that fine texture is what makes it taste like the original.

Step 1: Add the chicken, bacon, and cheese to a bowl

Put your finely chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Season the chicken

Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir so the seasonings coat everything evenly.

Step 3: Add the dressing ingredients

Pour in the mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.

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Step 4: Mix it all together

Stir until the chicken is fully coated in the creamy dressing and the bacon and cheese are evenly distributed throughout.

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Step 5: Chill before serving

Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour so the flavors have time to blend. Give it one more stir and taste for seasoning before you serve.

Enjoy a delicious Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty chicken salad sandwich with savory bacon on classic white bread, topped with a crisp pickle slice. Served on a gray plate alongside a red checkered napkin, this meal brings the flavor of the Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty recipe to your table, with kitchen utensils and pitchers in the background for a cozy touch.

Find the measurements and full recipe below in the recipe card!

Storage and Leftovers

Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Give it a quick stir before serving, since the dressing can settle as it sits.

I wouldn’t freeze this one. Mayo-based salads separate and turn watery once thawed, so it’s best made fresh and eaten within a few days.

This is a great one to portion out for lunches at the start of the week and use as your lunch meal prep. Scoop it onto sliced bread, add to a croissant or bagel, tuck it into a wrap, or pack it with crackers for an easy grab-and-go meal.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is in Sassy Scotty chicken salad?

The Sassy Scotty is one of the chicken salad flavors from Chicken Salad Chick. It’s made with chicken, cheddar cheese, and bacon in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. The ranch and bacon are what set it apart from a standard chicken salad.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes, and you should. It’s actually better after it chills, so making it the day before is a great move. It keeps in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container.

What kind of chicken works best?

Any cooked chicken works. Rotisserie chicken is the easiest, but leftover baked or boiled chicken is great too. Just chop it finely for the best texture.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of mayo?

You can swap part of the mayo for Greek yogurt to lighten it up. It keeps the creamy texture with a little zest.

Does it freeze well?

No. Mayo-based salads don’t freeze well, since the dressing separates when thawed. Keep this one in the fridge.

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