Chicken salad: you either love it or you hate it. Typically made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, pickles, and mustard — this American dish originating from Rhode Island has become a deli staple since it was first created in 1863. Chicken salad is creamy yet varied, making an interesting mix of textures and flavors. Chicken Salad Chick specializes in this popular sandwich-filling-slash-side-dish and offers a variety of other typically American dishes such as their egg salad, grape salad, pimento cheese, broccoli salad, chili, and more.
Founded in 2008 by women in Auburn, Alabama, Chicken Salad Chick celebrates real women or “chicks” through its Southern-style chicken salad. Here are the best chicken salads from Chicken Salad Chick.
Lauryn’s Lemon Basil
Lauryn’s Lemon Basil is a light and fresh salad with pecans, basil, and lemon. It is zesty, acidic, nutty, and tastes very similar to pesto. Deemed Chicken Salad Chick’s “brightest” chicken salad — it’s perfect for all the citrus enthusiasts out there.
Jalapeño Holly
Jalapeño Holly definitely packs a punch. Filled with jalapeño chunks, this chicken salad has bites of heat that’ll wake up your taste buds. The balance between the spicy, salty jalapeño and the creamy mayo leaves you with a delicious, balanced chicken salad that is hot, but not overly so.
Cranberry Kelli
With dried cranberries and slivered almonds, Cranberry Kelli is the perfect mix of sweetness and nuttiness. These add-ins also bring a great crunchy texture that contrasts well with the chew of the shredded chicken. Cranberry Kelli is reminiscent of a Thanksgiving dinner, namely a slice of turkey topped with cranberry sauce.
Dill-icious Diva
Similar to tzatziki sauce, Dill-icious Diva is packed with fresh dill and cucumbers to make a creamy and subtle chicken salad. The dill brings a fragrant yet savory taste, and the cucumbers bring an additional layer of crunch. All put together, Dill-icious Diva is a light and refreshing option that you can’t miss.
Classic Carol
Sometimes, simple is best. Classic Carol is your typical, run of the mill chicken salad — but that’s the beauty of it. With soft shredded chicken and a boat-load of mayo, you can’t really go wrong. This is definitely a strong choice for those who love to keep things simple.
Buffalo Barclay
If you’re a buffalo chicken dip or buffalo wings lover, this one’s for you. The kick of buffalo flavor definitely adds an unexpected twist to your chicken salad expectations, bringing a smoky and tangy layer of heat. Buffalo Barclay would be perfect to set out as a dip with some chips for your next game day celebration.
Kickin’ Kay Lynne
Get ready for some spice. Kickin’ Kay Lynne incorporates buffalo sauce, ranch, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and sriracha for the ultimate flavor punch. It’s like a loaded and saucy baked potato, but in the creamy form of chicken salad.
Dixie Chick
The only Chicken Salad Chick offering made with onions, only try this chicken salad if you, like Shrek, love onions. It’s simple, with the restaurant’s classic chicken salad base plus diced onions for a bit of bite.
Sassy Scotty
The Sassy Scotty is an American dream with ranch, bacon, and cheddar cheese. It tastes like a delicious dip in chicken salad form, so if you’re looking for a protein-packed game day snack, look no further.
Barbie-Q
Calling all barbecue fans! The Barbie-Q tastes like a bottle of your classic Sweet Baby Ray’s, with barbecue sauce incorporated into the chicken salad’s mayonnaise base. The end result is a more sweet and savory mix, which is a creamier version of shredded BBQ chicken.
Fancy Nancy
Treat yourself to the Fancy Nancy, a delicious fruity and nutty option full with Fuji apples, grapes, and pecans. The nuts deliver a delicious crunch mixed with just the right amount of sweetness. This offering is definitely for those who prefer a sweeter or fruitier chicken salad, and is perfect for kids.