Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick Copycat)
A copycat of the Chicken Salad Chick classic. Creamy, loaded with bacon and cheddar, and just tangy enough from the ranch. Great on a croissant, with crackers, or straight from the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
Units
- 3 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the finely chopped cooked chicken, bacon and cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to evenly coat the chicken with the seasonings.
- Add the mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Stir everything together until the chicken is fully coated in the creamy dressing and well combined.
- Gently stir until the cheese and bacon are evenly distributed throughout the chicken salad.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and develop.
- Stir again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Finely chopping the chicken gives the best texture for chicken salad.
- Chill time is important for the best flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut.
- Add a little extra mayo if you prefer a creamier texture.
Find it online: https://www.thesolospoon.com/sassy-scotty-chicken-salad/