This is the chicken salad we come back to again and again—creamy, crunchy, a little tangy, and full of Southern flavor. Rotisserie chicken keeps it simple, while celery, red pepper, pickled jalapeños, fresh lemon, and Stratton’s Seasoning Salt give it just the right amount of zip. Serve it with crackers or toasted baguette slices for an easy lunch or appetizer, or pile it onto a sesame bun with crushed BBQ chips for a chicken salad sandwich that’s anything but ordinary.
This is the chicken salad we come back to again and again—creamy, crunchy, a little tangy, and full of Southern flavor. Rotisserie chicken keeps it simple, while celery, red pepper, pickled jalapeños, fresh lemon, and Stratton’s Seasoning Salt give it just the right amount of zip. Serve it with crackers or toasted baguette slices for an easy lunch or appetizer, or pile it onto a sesame bun with crushed BBQ chips for a chicken salad sandwich that’s anything but ordinary.
Ingredients
2 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Stratton’s Seasoning Salt, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3–4 dashes hot sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeños
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
Directions
Make the dressing.In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Stratton’s Seasoning Salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and hot sauce.
Add the mix-ins.Stir in the red bell pepper, pickled jalapeños, and celery.
Add the chicken.Fold in the chopped rotisserie chicken until everything is evenly coated.
Chill.Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Serve. Sprinkle a little extra Stratton’s Seasoning Salt over the top.
Recipe Note
Options for serving
Crackers
Fritos
Toasted baguette slices
Sesame hamburger buns
Crushed BBQ potato chips
Sourdough bread
Make it Southern: crumbled bacon on top and serve with a side of pickled okra.
Stratton’s Favorite: Make it a sandwich and add crushed BBQ potato chips for crunch.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
