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Classic Carol Chicken Salad is my copycat or DIY version of the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant flagship recipe.

Classic Carol Chicken Salad

By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime

Classic Carol Chicken Salad is my recipe of the day with the blogging group Foodie Extravaganza.

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Chicken Salad Chicks Classic Carol

The idea for the recipe comes from the restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chicks, which are spread across the Eastern half of the United States, mostly in the South. They specialize in salads and sandwiches mostly made with a variety of chicken salad types, of which the Classic Carol is the most basic.

Instant Pot Prep

I adapted their recipe to be made in the Instant Pot along with their “Secret Seasoning” (which really is not much of a secret).

The chicken I use is from the chicken tenderloin sold at Aldi, using half the package. You can either double the recipe or save the rest to bake or fry up as chicken tenders or in a stir-fry.

Serving Ideas for Chicken Salad

I put mine on some croissants. Or you can also serve it up on lettuce leaves.

The restaurant will put theirs on lettuce and give you a dill pickle spear and a wrapped iced shortbread cookie (Yum!) I had some nicer small dills which were very crunchy and delish.

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We are sharing Baby Shower recipes to honor Lauren Goehring, former food blogger at From Gate to Plate, who set up Foodie Extravaganza as a blogging group years ago . We are welcoming the newest addition to her family!

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• Red Velvet Cupcakes from Passion Kneaded
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Classic Carol Chicken Salad

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