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In the mood for chicken salad but don’t want to cook? This rotisserie chicken salad recipe is packed with a medley of vibrant colors, crunchy textures, and tantalizing tastes. It’s hands down the best way to make chicken salad. 

Serve it up for an easy picnic lunch or simple meal along with a cucumber tomato salad or this layered salad. For a quick dinner, it’s great with some crispy onion rings or tater tots. Don’t forget to quench your thirst at mealtime with a strawberry lemonade.

Rotisserie chicken chicken salad on a croissant on a plate.

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Why You Will Love This Rotisserie Chicken Salad

  • Super quick!
  • Requires no cooking. Using a simple store-bought option means you won’t need to heat up the house.
  • Perfect for meal prep.
  • So many ways to enjoy it! Serve it up on a croissant, on crackers, or rolled up in your favorite wrap.
Ingredients to make rotisserie chicken salad on the table.

Ingredients

  • Rotisserie chicken: Using an already-cooked rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy to prepare. You can also use three cups of shredded chicken.
  • Mayo: My family loves Hellmann’s but you can use your favorite mayonnaise.
  • Lemon juice: Adds a burst of refreshing brightness that makes this chicken salad recipe unique.
  • Celery: Adds the perfect amount of crunch.
  • Red grapes: Make sure to grab seedless. I like the texture of using red grapes plus they add a bit more interesting color to the chicken salad.
  • Red onion: Sharp, crisp texture and flavor that’s perfect for salads.
Collage showing mixing the mayonnaise dressing and then adding the chicken, onions, grapes, and celery.

How To Make Chicken Salad with Rotisserie Chicken

  1. Mix together. The mayo, lemon juice, ground pepper, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Add. The chicken, celery, grapes, and red onion to the bowl and mix together.
Chicken salad with grapes in a bowl.

Tips & Variations

  • Shred your chicken. Right after bringing it home from the store and it’s still warm. It’s much easier to remove the chicken while it’s still warm rather than after it’s been refrigerated.
  • Add some apples. Swap the grapes for green apples or use both!
  • Throw in some nuts. Almonds, walnuts, and pecans are all great.
  • Lower in fat. If you’re looking to conserve some calories, swap the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise. You can even use a combination of the two. Just note that this swap does change the flavor of the chicken salad a bit.
Rotisserie chicken salad sandwich on a croissant on a plate.

Recipe FAQ

How long is chicken salad made from rotisserie chicken good for?

Rotisserie chicken will last a similar amount of time as cooked chicken. This does depend on how it’s handled after you buy it from the store. Be sure to immediately shred the chicken and then refrigerate it either on its own or mixed into the salad. It will last three to five days.

Should I remove the skin?

Yes, I find the skin is a bit chewy and doesn’t work well when making chicken salad.

A bowl of chicken salad with grapes in front of a plate of croissants.

Storing

  • Store. In the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. Do not freeze rotisserie chicken salad.

What To Serve With Chicken Salad

Waffle Fries in Air Fryer

Greek Pasta Salad

Homemade Lemonade

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Rotisserie chicken salad on a a croissant on a plate with grapes in the back.
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Servings: 4

Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
In the mood for chicken salad but don’t want to cook? This rotisserie chicken salad recipe is packed with a medley of vibrant colors, crunchy textures, and tantalizing tastes. It’s hands down the best way to make chicken salad. 
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 fully cooked Rotisserie Chicken or 3 cups shredded chicken or 1 pound
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped finely
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Pull the chicken meat from the bones.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayo, lemon juice, ground pepper, and salt.
  • Add chicken, celery, grapes, and red onion. Mix until coated.
  • Serve on croissant rolls.

Notes

  • Shred your chicken. Right after bringing it home from the store and it’s still warm. It’s much easier to remove the chicken while it’s still warm rather than after it’s been refrigerated.
  • Add some apples. Swap the grapes for green apples or use both!
  • Throw in some nuts. Almonds, walnuts, and pecans are all great.
  • Lower in fat. If you’re looking to conserve some calories, swap the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise. You can even use a combination of the two. Just note that this swap does change the flavor of the chicken salad a bit.
  • Store. In the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. Do not freeze rotisserie chicken salad.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 498kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 156mg, Sodium: 991mg, Potassium: 102mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 49IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Salad
Author: Jennifer
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