Crunchy Chicken Salad with Mayo and Cold Fried Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A satisfying chicken salad mixing creamy mayo with crunchy cold fried chicken pieces for a delightful texture contrast. This sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mayonnaise, celery, finely chopped, red onion, finely diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, bite-sized pieces cold fried chicken, skin removed and chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring well to form the dressing.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups bite-sized pieces of cold fried chicken (skin removed), 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion to the bowl.
3. Step 3: Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly in the mayo dressing, ensuring the chicken pieces retain some crunch.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving chilled on sandwiches or over a bed of greens.