Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin' Kay Lynne

Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin' Kay Lynne

from twopinkpeonies.com
15 min

This Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Kickin' Kay Lynne is perfect for those who like a little spice in their chicken salad. This chicken salad is loaded with sriracha, bacon bits, pickled jalapenos, cheddar, and more!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins (Use 2 cups of shredded chicken if you are using rotisserie or chicken breast)
  • 3/4 cup Duke's mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1 pinch salt (or to taste)
  • 1 pinch black pepper (or to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (mild) (I recommend Frank's)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing (I recommend Ken's)
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Directions

  1. 1

    Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken tenderloins and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Chicken should register 165 degrees (Fahrenheit) with a meat thermometer.

  2. 2

    Let the chicken cool and gather your other ingredients.

  3. 3

    Move the chicken to a large mixing bowl and shred with your hand or stand mixer. This will help the chicken get super fine just like the restaurant version.

  4. 4

    Add the mayonnaise, seasonings, ranch, sriracha, and buffalo sauce. Mix well. Stir in the cheddar, bacon bits, and diced pickled jalapenos.

  5. 5

    Serve with crackers, toast, or on a salad.