Mcalister's Chicken Salad Recipe
Mcalister's chicken salad is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious. It has the perfect balance of creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, sweet raisins, and crunchy pecans, all mixed together with shredded chicken. In this recipe guide , I will show you how to make the perfect mcalister's chicken salad! We’ll start by talking a bit about what it is and what it tastes like.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 301kcal
Equipment
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken skin removed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- pinch celery salt
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup craisins
- ¼ tablespoons pecan pieces
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, celery salt, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in the craisins and pecans.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Serve over greens or in a sandwich or wrap.
Notes
- If you don't have rotisserie chicken, use cooked and cooled chicken breasts or thighs.
- To make the salad a bit spicier, add a few tablespoons of diced jalapenos or hot sauce.
- Use light mayonnaise for a lower calorie version.
- For an even more flavorful version, mix in 2 tablespoons of finely diced red onion.