Mix the mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
| Component | Quantity | Notes | |-----------|----------|-------| | Pilgrim’s Pride cooked chicken (breast or thigh) | 2 cups, finely diced | Rotisserie or poached | | Mayonnaise (full-fat) | ½ cup | Duke’s or Hellmann’s preferred | | Celery | ⅓ cup, finely minced | Adds essential crunch | | Sweet pickle relish | 2 tbsp | Drained slightly | | Red onion | 2 tbsp, finely chopped | Soak in cold water for milder bite | | Dijon mustard | 1 tsp | For tang and depth | | Salt & black pepper | To taste | Freshly ground | | Optional: fresh dill or parsley | 1 tbsp, chopped | Brightens flavor |
Fold in the finely diced celery and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
A touch of mustard, pickle relish, or a hard-boiled egg. Chef’s Secret Tip To take your chicken salad from basic to gourmet, consider Anthony Bourdain’s secret upgrade
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