Prepare the Chicken
Drain the canned chicken thoroughly and place in a large mixing bowl
Using two forks, shred the chicken into small, consistent pieces
Pat the shredded chicken with paper towels to remove excess moisture
Mix the Ingredients
Add mayonnaise to the shredded chicken
Fold in diced celery and minced onion
Add lemon juice and all seasonings
Mix gently until well combined
Fold in chopped eggs if using
Chill and Serve
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld
Taste and adjust seasonings before serving
Serve on croissants, bread, or over lettuce
- Pat chicken extra dry to prevent watery salad
- Finely dice vegetables for best texture
- Chill ingredients before mixing for better consistency
- Use Duke's mayonnaise for authentic taste
- Greek yogurt for half the mayo
- Rotisserie chicken for canned
- Red onion for white onion
- Fresh dill for dried (1 tbsp)
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg