This Chicken Salad Recipe Will Change Your Life For The Better

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I've eaten more Chicken Salad than the average human, trust me. It's been a staple in my diet for as long as I can remember - and honestly, most of it sucks. Today, however, we make the Perfect Chicken Salad! Let's #makeithappen
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Shopping List:
Roasted Chicken:
1 6-7lb chicken (or use a rotisserie)
1 sliced onion
2 lemons
rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic
salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, favorite poultry blend
Chicken Salad:
Chopped Chicken (1 whole chicken, bone skin and cartilage removed)
1 cup mayo
2 tbsps sweet relish
2 tsps dijon mustard
1/2 cup finely diced celery and 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
2 tbsps diced parsley
Old Bay, Chicken Bouillon Powder, All-Purpose Seasoning
Lemon Zest
Croissant
Lettuce, tomato, Bacon (for sandwich)

[@MrMakeItHappen]

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[@snowleopard-T.Lamour1969]

Mouth watering as always. Straight to it, I love it! When I don’t make a homemade sauce with san marzano tomotoes, I use BARILLA & PREGO! Hands down best of the store bought flavorings ever. #HotChef #PankoChangedTheGame #ChickenParmGoodness

[@danielle3735]

I was looking for your name on one of those meals! :-)

[@ronellepatterson4176]

Imma throw some seedless grapes in there 😋

[@user-gz3pc2wn4d]

Yes so do I.. for a lil added flavor..yummm

[@lachellewilson4524]

Best chicken salad I’ve ever tasted! Made it yesterday. Well my husband went and bought another whole chicken and I made it again tonight!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤 thank you!!! Definitely going in the books!!

[@billiejeanbaccus159]

🤣🤣

[@MrsBENT]

Looking good👍🏾....I like to add onion powder, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, lemon juice. I also do the most by adding sweet peppers, celery, onion, scallion and cilantro. The flavors with the mayo and spicy mustard oh myyy. I have to try it with bacon and lettuce as you showed, looks amazing & now im starving😋

[@seancampbell8585]

That all sounds amazing ma'am 😋

[@MrsBENT]

@seancampbell8585 it is and I haven't made this in about a year. I miss it lol

[@elizabethrobinson2943]

Have you considered doing a video

[@MrsBENT]

@@elizabethrobinson2943 nope lol. I just watch YT not on it lol

[@1313wikked]

Sounds yummy😋

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[@shesabstrakt]

You really need a show on tv. You are great at explaining things, funny but serious when you need to be for information. Hope you excel even further with your talent in cooking :)

[@Neworleansbandstand]

YASSSSSSS

[@cyt70]

I never thought about using chicken bouillon in the dressing for chicken salad. Thanks for the tip.

[@mawmawvee]

This is for chicken, or turkey salad: I put some onion, celery, dried dill weed-crushed, a little oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper to taste, Kraft's mayonnaise with Zatarain's Creole mustard mixed in with the chicken, or turkey. My husband likes his chicken, or turkey salad with the chicken, or turkey chunked up so he has something to chew up. I like it that way, as well. I never liked chicken, or turkey salad until my husband and I worked out that particular recipe. When my husband sees the turkey we've roasted, all he can think of is turkey salad sandwiches. He does the same with meat loaf, which is one of his very favorite dinners, with sweet/sour tomato type sauce, which we put over the meatloaf and buttered egg noodles, which also have garlic and onion powders, with some salt and pepper mixed into them, as well. Mike eats oat/nut bread and likes the salad on that bread. (Now, I'm very hungry, too!)

[@davidbirminghamjr.2600]

I knew I shouldn't have watched this video. Now I'll be up all night making checking salad (the right way) Thanks.....

[@robinaaayyeee]

I love chicken salad! Your version looks delicious. I’ll be trying that really soon! Never thought to use dijon mustard, but I am so excited to try it! Fantastic job per usual! 🔥

[@lovemary6555]

This looks amazing as always! I love chicken salad and would love to make this. Thank you for sharing!

[@gwenholcombe9705]

Mr. Make It Happen, everything you make is absolutely delicious 😋 Chicken Salad is one ☝🏽 of my favorites. Excited about your recipe!! Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤️

[@Neworleansbandstand]

Will be trying this tonight. Thanks for giving me the courage to try things I never though I could

[@tanyadrake5674]

I love chicken salad with mandarin orange red grapes celery onion and a dab of miracle whipOr organic brown sugar and mayo

[@onnabugeisha2841]

Yasssss I have been waiting for this video!! It looks delicious, can’t wait to make it💖

[@johnettaw30]

Thanks this will definitely be our lunch tomorrow I have all of the ingredients at home. Thanks ❤️ 😊

[@katrinabrooks141]

This looks absolutely delicious. I’ll be trying this recipe real soon. Thanks for such great videos. Your presentation is ALWAYS on point👍👍😋😋

[@maryjones8770]

Every time I tell myself that I need a good ---- recipe, you drop it! Thank you!❤

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks for your support!

[@grandiva035]

Looks delicious Matt! Will be trying inside my low carb wraps!😋

[@annabellecork8487]

Thank you the chicken salad looks absolutely delicious !!

[@cinderella23queen37]

Gm Matt, thanks for always sharing your delicious recipes!!

[@towandagaston2448]

I watched this video earlier today and made the chicken salad about an hour ago. It is amazing. I used an already cooked rotisserie chicken and jazzed it up with the spices. The flavor profile is on spot and the addition of the bacon is genius. This is a killer recipe, thanks for sharing.

[@nicoleanthony2727]

I’m been waiting on a chicken salad recipe. Thanks so much for sharing

[@blessed2bablessing722]

Thank you for this fave ..Detailed. Direct. Easy. DELICIOUS

[@tanyacain8147]

Cooking your chicken at home makes a delicious chicken salad for sure!!!! That's how I make mine every time!!!😋🥰

[@margotaylor6157]

Really needed this now, gotta make it in the morning.

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[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks for your support!

[@lnb0058]

Looks so delicious!! Can't wait to try this recipe

[@karenrobinson2828]

I’ll definitely be making this!!!

[@lavondabrown74]

Hi, I wanted to make something that taste good, and would be easy to make. So, I tried your chicken salad recipe with rotisserie chicken that I purchased from the store and it was delicious. I’ve watched all of your videos and the food you make looked so good. Please keep bringing those delicious recipes. Thanks

[@MySuperman78]

Bro, you knocked this out of the park! Excellent presentation and very easy to follow! Thanks 👍😊

[@SeasonswithSummer]

I’ve never heard of CookUnity. Thank you for sharing about them! And for this recipe! I’ve been wanting to learn how to make both chicken and tuna salad.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

I really like them!

[@amybradley9323]

Why would Dukes cut you a check?? People use it all the time and they don't get cut a Check 🤷‍♀️ I guess just bc you drop their name you think they owe you???

[@SeasonswithSummer]

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@@amybradley9323 It's called a joke, Amy. Lighten up. 🙄

[@wallabumba]

There's only one seasoning for chicken salad--Old Bay (and fresh cracked black pepper). As for the aromatics in the salad--celery and sweet bell peppers are my preference. For a surprising flavor and texture, add chopped pistachios. I promise you will love it.

[@kebbers27]

This recipe definitely change my life for the better.... I will be using this recipe over and over.

[@alexisb646]

Looks so good!! Can’t wait!

[@nikip9161]

Looks delicious!! For those newer to the consumption, check know that the Old Bay and Chic Bouillon are both very salty... Tried and tested, you can always add you can't take away... 😊👍✌️❤️

[@tanyah9365]

Yes. You only need a little but the flavor profile really is on point.

[@janeeirvin5724]

Wow. The sandwich looks delicious. I'm going to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.

[@tracycarrazana2170]

Yummy as usual I will be making this weekend🔥

[@andreemilsap6289]

Hi Chef MIH, I'ved been busy; however you are so on point with theses delicious dishes for the summer. Thank You😊😘

[@andreemilsap6289]

I just made your delicious chicken salad today 7/28/22; added shrimps for a twist, what a scrumptious dish 😋 Thank you so much 🥰

[@natachianegron1726]

happy Sunday !!! this meal is gonna be tasty will be making that .🔥🔥🔥

[@chillinx7268]

That looks 👀 so mouth watering. The presentation is always on point. Just makes you want to reach out and grab it through the screen. 😋😋😀

[@pizzyp6934]

I made this today it’s was amazing thank you 🙏

[@malachiesmith38]

I've made your oven cooked baby backs three times now bc I keep getting requests for them. Love your content! Blessings brother

[@opalivy739]

Thanks Matt for another great summertime food.This delicious chicken salad recipe tutorial. You never disappoint us! ✌🏾✌🏾♥️

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks for your support!

[@truecynic1270]

Oh WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks wonderful! YUM and thank you❤

[@trinimarie9974]

Im planning on making Chicken salad tommorow and was gonna to use croissants also. Never thought of putting bacon on it . Going to definitely try it

[@SteppingIntoPurpose7]

This recipe looks like it will hit the spot. I can't wait to try this, the bread , bacon and seasoning elevated this to another Level....Thanks again for another great video and teaching me how to level up in 2022...Looking Good, looking good....

[@sherrymoore5935]

Excellent video. I love chicken salad . I'm looking forward to making it, although I'm going to use rotisserie chicken. I'm working 6 days a week outside in this heatwave, with Sunday's being my only off day right now. I will definitely try fixing it your way at a later time. Then I'll show off by serving it to family and friends/ coworkers. Looking good. LOL

[@georgeeads8689]

I am making that one. Love the video.

[@erichightower5612]

Definitely looking forward to this one! Might make this today! Lol

[@dennise8778]

Wow loving that knife you cut the chicken with. Definately will try this recipe.💯🔥

[@tammyannryan4182]

As always amazing 🤩😋… will be making this 🙂

[@sharon5081]

Thank u! I’m looking forward to trying this today :) God bless!

[@brandybarnes63]

You never disappoint! Thanks

[@delorisporter8003]

Ooooh weee! Can I have that to go!!!!! Definitely going to try that. THANK YOU!!!

[@bluerayven3197]

This was delicious😋Thank you!

[@merrisexton9590]

I pretty much make my chicken salad as you do with the addition of small cubed Sharp Cheddar and chopped Granny Smith apple. Chicken, celery, sweet onion - diced, bacon, apple, sharp cheddar! good stuff Maynard! Tomato and lettuce; and the dressing very similar to yours, although I will try the addition of Old Bay seasonings. Thanks!

[@karenwilliams2522]

Making my mouth water ! Looks heavenly!!!

[@dawnuncles8563]

Delicious definitely going to do this 😋

[@michelezavala6944]

Looks delicious going to have to give this a try thanks for your videos I enjoy watching them

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks for your support!

[@teresasandel6306]

Looking good I got to make this!!

[@selenadavis1643]

Lookin good there Sir. I’m gonna make that today. Thanks

[@kenyawalker9482]

Yes, it's a beautiful sandwich and for those who don't know, 425 is the best temperature to bake a chicken on and that's uncovered. I make my chicken salad a little different like adding egg to it but your recipe looks delish.

[@quenquen200726]

I add egg to mine also.

[@julimartin7698]

Egg, celery and peppers. In spring and summer, fresh fruits, sliced on the side.

[@ladygirl99]

YESS!! I can't wait I was waiting for a good chicken salad recipe!!

[@ivoryfyall2398]

Yesss Yessss This weekend forshooo!!!🤷🏾‍♀️👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾😍

[@lakeishahaskins397]

I must try this! Thanks! Lookin' Goooood...!

[@ElegancebyDelly]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@marjoriecouncil7470]

I came across your Channel on KZbin 1 mth ago. I've viewed so many other video chefs or ordinary cooks and so far, I have enjoyed the recipes. Your tutorials are easy, breezy to follow. Thank you so much and keep on doing what you do. My husband thanks you too. 🙂 Where can I order your products?

[@udawyma1682]

Thanks....looks delicious!

[@harrietmoton1941]

It looks so very delicious I will try and make it 😊

[@HeleneLouise]

I'm going to make this. Thanks.

[@honeybun8630]

Looks amazing as always 😍

[@tanyab2341]

I'm making this today thank you 😊 🙏

[@lnb0058]

Trying this ASAP

[@zoeybar]

thank you, Ive learned something new today

[@stfjonz]

Yes! Thank you kindly for sharing this recipe for the Win ✅.

[@maryjocoletta8184]

Love your videos. The food looks so delicious

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Hey Mr. Make It Happen 😉 I'm finally here. I know of you from seeing you cook with 🆎. When its hot out, I don't want hot food. I usually make cooler foods to eat. Chicken salad is great with some chips and a soda. Seasonings depends on my mood and what I'm fixing the chicken for. I use the skin too but it's broken down fine in a food processor. Gotta be crisp though...put it back in the oven if needed. Yours looks scrumptious 😊.

[@JenLuvsHorror]

Everything you make looks amazing!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks for your support!

[@vanwinkleproject1600]

Thanks! Always have leftover chicken and getting tired of my sweet chicken salad. Definately giving it a try!

[@cyndikatzen5675]

Looks delicioous!!thanks

[@sandraleigh4023]

I swear I watched a video on spatchcocking once and it seemed too difficult! You made it look so EASY!! And it really is, isn't it. This is the best thing I've learned in a long time!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@dedelin4356]

Looks delicious! I add a little bit of fresh squeezed lemon juice to my mayo mixture...so good!

[@palmerboizcooking5022]

dinner tonight, thanks bro, more recipes please 🙏

[@dfletcher7803]

Looking good! I usually use similar seasonings plus or minus some.

[@russellfamilyfunnyfarm]

Love chicken salad! Thanks for posting this recipe! Looks delicious! 😋

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks for your support!

[@ninadouglas7267]

This made my mouth watered!

[@PJK146]

Dude you are a FIRE Chef. This recipe is simple and flavored well.

[@six1nina560]

Wow this is awesome . I also love celery in my chicken salad to add the crunch and believe it or not one time I used a honey rail apple bc I didn’t have celery and it was so FLIPPIM Good !!!

[@marissafrederick9235]

Oh man. That is making my mouth water. 🤤🤤🤤🤤. Gotta make it now!!!!

[@zdzislawaszulc2607]

Delicious thanks

[@tanyah9365]

Bayybeee!! I have been making chicken salad for YEARS! But just thought I’d watch because I love your channel. Lisseennn!…that chicken bouillon and Old Bay hits different! People, if you’re reading this…just do it! You won’t be sorry. 💯

[@patricialaureano9217]

Looks very tasty👊🏼thank you😃

[@brooklynsix1931]

Dukes Mayonnaise CUT THE CHECK Let’s make it Happen ⭐️

[@MrMakeItHappen]

asap!!

[@MsAE-jn5ec]

Looks delicious. Tyfs

[@kkhendricks73]

His seasonings are amazing!! I have all them on auto refill !

[@elafayettestone1799]

I cant wait to try this!

[@jllore1917]

Awesome job!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@nmcmill6137]

Hi! :-) I love your channel. You have some great recipes to die for. I am planning to try your Chicken Salad Recipe.

[@dorothygaskill8339]

Thanks Matt, perfect recipe for tonight in this 100 degree weather here in S.D., no stove tonight….

[@susanb5058]

Oh wowwww this looks absolutely incredible 😋

[@user-il2op6sk2f]

Yummy, I'm going to make this.😊