If you love the Sassy Scotty from Chicken Salad Chick then you must try this easy copycat recipe!
This Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Recipe Sassy Scotty is not your average chicken salad!
Yes, it starts with the basic ingredients of a typical chicken salad such as shredded chicken, creamy mayo, and crunchy celery but has a few extra ingredients that give this recipe a unique twist that will tantalize your taste buds!
Not only is this delicious chicken salad an easy recipe to make with simple ingredients, it is so versatile!
Customize it by adding your favorite type of cheese and fresh herbs.
Chicken salad is the perfect dish for a quick lunch, bridal showers, and backyard picnics!
Give this Sassy Scotty recipe a go and you’ll see how it has earned its place as a Chicken Salad Chick’s favorite signature dish along with the Classic Carol Chicken Salad! (see FAQ’s)
Ingredients For Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad Recipe
The Following Ingredients Are Used
Chicken: Using rotisserie chicken for this tasty chicken salad, saves a lot of meal prep time.
You can also use cooked chicken breasts, chicken tenders, or chicken tenderloins for this recipe.
Simply boil, grill, or bake the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, let it come to room temperature, and shred.
Shredded Cheese: Freshly shredded cheese is always better tasting!
For convenience store-bought packaged shredded cheese can also be used.
Cheddar cheese and Colby jack cheese are the two most popular cheeses for this yummy chicken salad recipe.
Chopped Bacon: For this recipe, you can use fresh bacon cooked to your liking or you can use store-bought bacon bits.
Celery: Rinsed, patted dry, and finely chopped.
Onion: I prefer to use thinly sliced green onions which are mild and add a nice pop of color.
Fresh Parsley: Completely optional.
Creamy Dressing Ingredients
Mayonnaise: It is believed that Duke’s Mayonnaise is the type of mayonnaise they use in Chicken Salad Chick Recipes.
I am a huge fan of Duke’s so of course I used it but use your favorite mayo.
Sour Cream: Regular or light works well in the sassy chicken salad. (see FAQ’s)
Ranch Salad Dressing: A few tablespoons of your favorite bottled ranch salad dressing adds zest to chicken salad.
Fresh Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds flavor and tang to chicken salad.
Dijon Mustard: Optional – It’s a Southern tradition to use this common ingredient in many dishes.
From casseroles, potato salad, and deviled eggs, Dijon mustard adds extra zing to any dish!
Seasonings: Use salt and pepper to taste and a little bit of garlic powder for the perfect balance of flavor.
Helpful Equipment and Tools
- Cutting board
- Large kitchen knife
- Forks for shredding chicken
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Large kitchen spoon or rubber spatula
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Plastic wrap
Step-By-Step Process
Follow these simple steps to create your delicious version of the Sassy Scotty Chicken Salad.
Prepare the chicken salad mixture
- Rinse, pat dry, and finely chop the celery stalks.
- Rinse, pat dry, and thinly slice the green onions.
- Rinse, pat dry, and, finely chop fresh parsley, if using.
- Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
- Grate cheddar cheese into a separate bowl or plate.
- Place shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the bacon and the cheese in with the shredded chicken.
- Add the chopped celery, green onions, and parsley.
- Mix thoroughly.
Make The Chicken Salad Dressing
- Place mayonnaise in a large bowl.
- Add a nice dollop of ranch dressing.
- Spoon in some tablespoons of sour cream.
- Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
- Add the Dijon mustard if using.
- Add the dry seasonings.
- Whisk ingredients together until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mix over the chicken mixture.
- Gently stir until everything is coated evenly.
See the recipe card below for complete measurements.
Tip For Success
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let the flavors blend before serving.
How To Store
Leftover chicken salad should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
How To Serve Chicken Salad
- Serve on a bed of your favorite lettuce with fuji apples or on a fresh green salad.
- Make it into a sandwich on your favorite bread or buttery croissant and serve it with fruit.
- Serve a scoop of chicken salad with a scoop of egg salad and a scoop of pimento cheese along with crackers for a delicious meal!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Did Chicken Salad Chick Originate?
Chicken Salad Chick is a successful southern franchise that originated in 2008 in Auburn, AL. The franchise specializes in various types of chicken salad.
They offer a wide range of flavors and serve it in various ways, making it a popular destination for chicken salad lovers.
The Chicken Salad Chick restaurant is known for its fresh ingredients and creative twists on this classic dish.
What is the Classic Carol at Chicken Salad Chick?
The Classic Carol Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick is made with shredded all-white meat chicken, finely chopped celery, mayonnaise, and seasonings.
Can you use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in chicken salad?
Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to use in Chicken Salad Chick’s Sassy Scotty.
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Easy Chicken Salad Chick Sassy Scotty (Copycat)
This Sassy Scotty Recipe is a twist on the classic chicken salad. Packed with all the basics and a few extra ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded chicken (1 rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped bacon (about 6 to 8 strips of bacon) or bacon bits
- 1/2 cup celery - finely chopped (about 2 to 3 stalks)
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley - optional
- Dressing:
- 3/4 cup Duke's mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Finely chop celery.
- Thinly slice green onions.
- Finely chop fresh parsley, if using.
- Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
- Grate cheddar cheese into a bowl.
- Add the bacon bits and the shredded cheddar cheese to the shredded chicken.
- Add the chopped celery, green onions, and parsley.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Place mayonnaise in a large bowl.
- Pour in the ranch salad dressing.
- Add the sour cream.
- Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
- Add the Dijon mustard (if using).
- Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Whisk ingredients together until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mix over the chicken mixture.
- Gently stir until everything is coated evenly.
Notes
Helpful Equipment and Tools
- Cutting board
- Large kitchen knife
- Forks for shredding chicken
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Large kitchen spoon
- Rubber spatula
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Plastic wrap
Tip For Success
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let the flavors blend before serving.
How To Serve Chicken Salad
- Serve on a bed of your favorite lettuce with fuji apples or on a fresh green salad.
- Make it into a sandwich on your favorite bread or buttery croissant and serve it with fruit.
- Serve a scoop of chicken salad with a scoop of egg salad and a scoop of pimento cheese along with crackers for a delicious meal!
How To Store
- Leftover chicken salad should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 520Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1028mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g