Kickin’ Chicken Salad

This creamy chicken salad is packed with shredded seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, boiled eggs, and bold flavor from buffalo sauce and spices. It’s creamy, savory, slightly spicy, and perfect for sandwiches, crackers, lettuce wraps, or meal prep.

WHAT MAKES THIS KICKIN’ CHICKEN SALAD STAND OUT

Seasoned Chicken Instead of Plain Chicken

A lot of chicken salad recipes rely on plain boiled chicken and try to build flavor afterward. This recipe starts by seasoning the chicken while it cooks, which creates deeper flavor throughout every bite instead of only on the surface.

Buffalo Sauce Adds a Bold Twist

The buffalo sauce gives this chicken salad a slightly spicy, tangy flavor that separates it from traditional versions. Combined with the Dijon mustard and seasonings, it creates a richer and more layered flavor profile.

Texture in Every Bite

Between the shredded chicken, crunchy celery, soft boiled eggs, green onions, and Serrano pepper, this recipe has a balance of creamy and crunchy textures that keeps it from feeling flat or overly heavy.

STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR KICKIN’ CHICKEN SALAD

Season and cook the chicken

Place 3 chicken breasts into a large pot and cover with water. Add 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon, 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and 2 teaspoons ground thyme. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Shred the chicken

Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool slightly. Shred the chicken into small bite-sized pieces using two forks or your hands.

Prepare the vegetables and eggs

Dice 2 celery ribs, 3 green onions, 1 shallot, and 1 Serrano pepper. Peel and chop 4 boiled eggs.

Build the chicken salad

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, celery, green onions, shallot, Serrano pepper, and boiled eggs. Add ¾ cup mayo, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and ¼ cup buffalo sauce.

Add the final seasonings

Season the mixture with 2 teaspoons kick’n chicken seasoning, 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

Mix and chill

Mix everything together thoroughly until evenly combined and creamy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can develop.

Serve

Serve chilled on sandwiches, croissants, crackers, lettuce wraps, or by itself.

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Kickin’ Chicken Salad

This creamy chicken salad is packed with shredded seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, boiled eggs, and bold flavor from buffalo sauce and spices. It’s creamy, savory, slightly spicy, and perfect for sandwiches, crackers, lettuce wraps, or meal prep.

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 chicken breast
• 2 ribs celery
• 3 green onions
• 1 shallot
• 1 Serrano pepper
• 4 boiled eggs
• 3/4 cup mayo
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
• 3 tbsp chicken bouillon
• 2 tbsp all purpose seasoning
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp ground thyme
• 2 tsp kick’n chicken seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp black pepper

Method

 

Season and boil the chicken

1. Add chicken breasts to a large pot with water.
2. Season with chicken bouillon, all-purpose seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
3. Bring to a boil and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Shred the chicken

1. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into small pieces. Let cool slightly.

Prep the mix-ins

1. Dice the celery, green onions, shallot, Serrano pepper, and boiled eggs.

Make the chicken salad

1. Add the shredded chicken, vegetables, and eggs to a large bowl.
2. Add mayo, Dijon mustard, and buffalo sauce.

Finish seasoning

1. Season with kick’n chicken seasoning, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
2. Mix everything together until fully combined.

Chill & serve

1. Refrigerate before serving for the best flavor and texture.