Southern Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breast (flattened)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 stalk of celery (diced)
• 1/2 small white onion (diced)
• 5 hardboiled eggs (diced)
• 1 3/4 cups Mayonnaise (may need more or less. I used 1 cup Dukes and 3/4 cup Helmans)
• 1/4 cup sweet relish
• SEASONINGS
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more if desired)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon onion powder (plus more if desire)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (plus more if desired)
• Celery salt to taste
• Butter Bakery Croissants
• Lettuce
• Tomato

Instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken breast with black pepper, celery salt, onion powder and garlic powder. You can also add more spices if you like.

2. 2

   Place chicken in a large skillet.

3. 3

   Add chicken broth and simmer covered on medium heat for 7 minutes per side or until done.

4. 4

   When chicken is done, let it cool and shred. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a bowl add chicken, onions, celery and eggs.

6. 6

   Toss to combine.

7. 7

   Stir in mayonnaise, sweet relish and the seasonings (black pepper, onion & garlic powder, celery salt) to enhance the flavor.

8. 8

   Remember to taste it as you mix in the seasonings to check for the perfect balance.

9. 9

   Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Overnight is best to maximize all the flavors.

10. 10

    Sandwich between a buttery bakery croissant with lettuce and tomatoes.