I baked a whole chicken two days ago. I decided to make chicken salad with the leftover chicken. For some reason, it seems that the breast of the chicken is always left over. So, it’s chicken salad today. I added barbecue sauce to this chicken salad batch and it was so delicious! The barbecue sauce gave it that smoky barbecue taste. It’s just what I need!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 boiled egg chopped
- 1/2 cup or more mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp barbecue sauce (or more if desired)
- 1 tsp sweet relish (optional)
- salt and pepper to season
Directions:
Using a large bowl, pour in cut-up chicken.
Pour celery into the bowl with the chicken.
Add onions.
Then, add chopped egg. I chopped the egg into really small pieces.
When it comes to adding the mayonnaise, start off with the 1/2 cup. Then, continue to add more as needed.
Add mustard. I only used 1/4 teaspoon, but add more or less for your taste.
Add barbecue. This was my first time adding barbecue sauce and it makes the chicken salad taste fabulous!
Add sugar. It seems to help balance out everything. Then, season with salt and pepper if needed. Stir. I decided to add about a teaspoon of sweet relish at the end. It’s totally optional. Toast some bread, spread on the chicken salad, add a handful of potato chips and you’re good to go….
HOLY smokes I’m in love!!! I can’t wait to make for the boys.
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a kind comment it made my day 🙂
You’re welcome Alexis! I hope the boys enjoy it….
Your home made salad would taste so much better than store bought.
Hi Bintu! Definitely loving this chicken salad….
Great recipe. I can’t wait to do it on my own. Looks delicious!
Thanks Irene!
I love the barbecue flavor touch! Looks and sounds yummy!
Thanks Heather!
Thanks for coming by Let’s Get Real. Love your post and appreciate you taking the time to share.
Blessings,
Shari
You’re welcome!
We had BBQ chicken tonight, and I actually thought to myself, “I wonder if I could make this into chicken salad?” So…thank you! Totally going to try this.
You’re welcome Carrie! Your chicken salad will probably be even tastier since you’re starting with BBQ chicken….
What a great idea! I never thought to add BBQ sauce before. My husband would love this!
Thanks Alicia! The BBQ just gives it such a nice added flavor….
Ooo…this sounds good. My kids love BBQ everything and I’m sure they’d love this for a summer lunch.
Thanks Erlene! Chicken salad is definitely a favorite for my lunch items….
My husband would absolutely love this!
Hi Kelsie! My hubby is not a fan of chicken salad, but the kids and I love it….
I love making homemade chicken salad!! Tastes so much better than the store bought.
Hi Charity! It certainly does…
This looks so good. My neighbor makes me chicken salad each year for my birthday. I am going to copy this recipe and make it for hers. It looks that GOOD!!! Thank you!
Thanks Paula! Chicken salad is one of my favorite dishes.
Hi Sharon – This looks delicious. I’m getting ready to cook two chickens and make chicken salad this weekend too. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party.
Thanks Gaye!
Great recipe, the breast is the first to be eaten in our house.
Thanks Antoinette!
I never thought to use barbeque sauce with chicken salad…I’m intrigued. I bet it’s great! I’ll be trying this soon. If you have a moment, we’d love for you to stop over at link up with us at Foodie Fridays!
Hi Michelle! It’s my first time trying the barbecue sauce. And I love it! Definitely will be adding it from now on….
This sounds good. If I try it I will stop back in and let you know what I think. Pinning.
Thank you! I definitely like the added flavor of the barbecue sauce. Gives it a little extra something…
BBQ sauce sounds like a great addition to chicken salad 🙂
It is! Just the ingredients that gives it a little pop…