Flavorful Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp - Easy Recipe
This chicken salad with chili crisp combines tender shredded chicken and crunchy cucumbers, all coated in a zesty mayo and chili crisp dressing. It's an easy chicken salad recipe perfect for lunch or dinner, loaded with flavor and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chili crisp
- 1 pound shredded cooked chicken (about 3 packed cups)
- 1 large English cucumber, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and chili crisp until fully combined. The mixture should be smooth, with visible flecks of chili crisp for texture.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken and chopped cucumber to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro, if you’re using it. Taste the salad and add salt as needed, depending on how seasoned your chili crisp and chicken are.
- Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Enjoy it on its own, over a bed of greens, or even in wraps or sandwiches.