Name: Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Crunchy & Chunky)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 rotisserie chicken; 3 ribs celery (chopped); 1 shallot or 1/4 cup red onion (chopped); 1 lemon (juiced); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

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Turn a rotisserie chicken into a delicious salad that's flavorful and full of crunch!

Delicious, crunchy pieces of celery and big, chunky pieces of rotisserie chicken make this salad epic.

a bowl with a bed of lettuce and chicken salad on top

Chunky Chicken Salad with Rotisserie Chicken

While I sometimes poach chicken to make chicken salad, using a rotisserie chicken is another great shortcut for this classic recipe. This one has a large, chunky texture, while my Southern Chicken Salad recipe is nice and creamy.

This ready-cooked protein is perfect for building rotisserie chicken dinners, such as everyone's favorite Chicken Alfredo recipe.

Ingredients

The base of this salad is chopped rotisserie chicken, and then you’ll also add celery, shallot (or red onion), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. For creaminess, I use mayonnaise; you can swap it for Greek yogurt if you want your salad with fewer calories.

How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Making this recipe takes 10 minutes or even less if you shred the rotisserie chicken ahead. Here are the steps:

Make the dressing by combining lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Add the chopped chicken and veggies to the dressing bowl and toss to combine.
Before serving, I like letting the salad chill in the fridge to absorb all the flavors, but you can also enjoy it immediately.

How Long Does Rotisserie Chicken Salad Last?

Rotisserie chicken salad stored in an airtight container in the fridge lasts up to 4 days. While you can freeze it, I don’t recommend it since the salad tends to get runny and watery when it thaws out.

How to Serve

This protein-rich salad makes the best office lunches and school lunches with chicken salad that can be packed in a matter of minutes, like this chicken salad croissant. In the afternoon, I might enjoy a scoop as a snack with crackers for a nutritional boost.

Rotisserie Chicken Salad (Crunchy & Chunky)

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Turn a rotisserie chicken into a delicious salad that's flavorful and full of crunch!

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

1 rotisserie chicken
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 shallot or ¼ cup red onion, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Make the dressing:

In a large bowl, combine the juice of 1 lemon, the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

Make the chicken salad:

Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken, discarding any skin and bones. Coarsely chop the chicken into pieces and add them into the bowl as you go.
Add the chopped celery and shallot (or red onion) to the chicken bowl. Toss to combine the chicken salad with the dressing, until all pieces are coated well.