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The Best Southern Chicken Salad

The Best Southern Chicken Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
  • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil (for brushing chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ cup celery (finely diced)
  • ½ cup onions (finely diced)
  • 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Lightly brush chicken breasts with olive oil.
  • Mix Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the chicken.
  • Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
  • Let chicken cool completely, then dice into small, bite-sized chunks.
  • In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, diced celery, diced onions, chopped eggs, and sweet relish.
  • Gradually stir in mayonnaise until the salad reaches your desired creamy consistency.