Best 10 Crunchy Hot Chicken Salad Recipes

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Craving a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures? Look no further than our delectable Crunchy Hot Chicken Salad! This dish is a harmonious fusion of crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tantalizingly spicy dressing that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Our recipe collection offers a diverse range of options to suit every palate. From the classic Crunchy Hot Chicken Salad, bursting with bold flavors, to the lighter and refreshing Asian Chicken Salad, featuring a zesty Asian-inspired dressing, and the tangy and sweet Hawaiian Chicken Salad, brimming with tropical flavors, there's a perfect salad for every occasion.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these culinary masterpieces with ease. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy lunch option or a vibrant side dish to complement your main course, our Crunchy Hot Chicken Salad collection has something for everyone.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with delightful surprises. Gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's dive into the world of flavors with our irresistible Crunchy Hot Chicken Salad recipes!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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Creamy veggies and chicken topped with potato chip crunch? Your whole family just might swoon. I make this delicious meal for mine often. Bonus: The prep is quick and easy! -Bernice Knutson, Danbury, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, almonds, green pepper, pimientos, onion and 1/3 cup cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt. Stir into chicken mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. , Sprinkle with potato chips and remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826 calories, Fat 68g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

COOL & CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for that signature crunch. -Sarah Smiley, Bangor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, celery and pecans; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOT CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



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Hot, hot, hot! Southern-favorite chicken salad gets a baked twist in this delicious new recipe. Our hot chicken salad takes the classic combination of chicken, mayo, and celery and adds a tasty explosion of flavors. Pour in measures of pimientos, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and potato chips; combine it all; and send it into an oven preheated to 350. There it will begin to bubble as it combines into a savory dip-style casserole. In this recipe, it's not just the flavors that are new. This hot chicken salad also adds a craveable dose of texture and crunch thanks to the additions of water chestnuts, slivered almonds, and crisp potato chips. Yum and yum. It's not all crunch, though. This recipe also brings to the table the classic chicken-salad creaminess we've come to know and love-that's thanks to the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, plus a good pour of fresh lemon juice for a tart touch. We love it. Add this one to your recipe box, stat.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Casserole

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 1/2 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped pimiento, drained
8 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup + 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup potato chips, crushed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bake slivered almonds in a shallow pan at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until toasted.
  • Stir together almonds, chicken, onion, celery, pimiento, water chestnuts, mushrooms, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir together 1 cup Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until blended; stir into chicken mixture.
  • In a small bowl, Stir together 1 cup Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until blended; add into chicken mixture to combine.
  • Spread into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, potato chip crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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This quintessential American casserole epitomizes timeless comfort food. The "hot" in this chicken salad refers to temperature, not spice. This casserole takes the components of a classic chicken salad, tops it off with crunchy classic potato chips and bakes in the oven until warmed through. While the filling and toppings vary by region and recipe, the main ingredients, like the version here, include cooked chicken, celery, mayonnaise, grated cheese and slivered almonds. You can poach your own chicken or save time and use a cut up rotisserie or poached chicken. Hot chicken salad does precisely what is asked of a casserole: to soothe, lift up and spread joy.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 large celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch slices at an angle
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (3 ounces)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion salt
Salt and black pepper
4 cups potato chips (classic or ruffled), lightly crushed, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees with a rack positioned in the center.
  • Place the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, Cheddar, almonds, lemon juice and onion salt in a large bowl and mix to combine well. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as needed. The amount will depend on how seasoned your chicken is.
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to a 3-quart (9-by-13-inch) shallow baking dish. Spread it out evenly and top with the crushed potato chips. Add more chips if needed to cover the top.
  • Bake uncovered until the chips are golden brown and the mixture is warmed through and bubbling lightly at the bottom, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

CRUNCHY HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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I've had this recipe for years and I'm not sure were it came from. I think it was clipped from a magazine years ago. It's slightly different from most other hot chicken salad recipes and I think those differences make it better.

Provided by ajandjj2000

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons grated onions
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons chopped pimiento
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
crushed potato chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except potato chips and cheese, blend well.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased 3 quart shallow casserole dish.
  • Top with 2 cups cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 mins.
  • Put sprinkling of crushed potato chips over surface during last 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.8, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 139.4, Sodium 1081.2, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 31.8

HOT CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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Cold chicken salad is fine for some menus. But to really knock their socks off, serve the chicken hot and crispy on a fancy spinach salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Hearty Spicy Brown Mustard
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. roasted ground cumin
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
1 pkg. (10 oz.) baby spinach leaves
10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup jicama peeled, cut into short thin matchlike sticks
1/4 cup sliced radishes

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, crushed pepper, cumin, paprika and black pepper until blended. Reserve half for later use. Pour remaining vinegar mixture over chicken in shallow dish; stir to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 2 hours to marinate, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Drain chicken; discard marinade. Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add reserved vinegar mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through.
  • Spoon chicken mixture over spinach mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD WITH YUMMY HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING



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We drizzled Jillena's 5-star-rated Yummy Honey Mustard Dressing over a bed of fresh greens and air-fried chicken strips to create this flavorful main dish salad. Chill dressing, covered, up to 1 week. Makes about 1 1/3 cups dressing.

Provided by coweed

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
cooking spray
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups mixed spring salad greens
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 cup sliced radishes
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add panko and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish and let cool, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  • Coat an air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in another shallow dish, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. In a third shallow dish, whisk together eggs and water.
  • Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 1x3-inch strips. Dip chicken strips into flour mixture, then egg mixture, then panko mixture to coat.
  • Working in batches, add chicken to the preheated air fryer. Cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest parts registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Toss together salad greens, carrots, and radishes in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice for dressing together in a small bowl.
  • Divide salad among plates, top with chicken, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 137.1 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

VIETNAMESE CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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When I lived in Cleveland I would eat at a really good Vietnamese restaurant that had a dish I couldn't get enough of. Since I had it so frequently, I figured out the components and flavors and created my own easy-to-make version. Everyone who's tasted it loves it. -Erin Schillo, Northfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD :
5 cups thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 pound)
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients; add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry half the chicken mixture for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining chicken. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, carrots and chicken; toss to combine. Add peanuts and dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743 calories, Fat 59g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1068mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD I



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This dish is a favorite at potlucks.

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
2 cups chopped celery
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded American cheese
2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees ).
  • Mix together chicken, celery, lemon juice, chopped onion, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, sour cream, and grated cheese and place mixture in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with crushed corn flakes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 573.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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Picnic time! Pack Crunchy Chicken Salad for your next picnic in the park!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from noodles. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir noodles into butter mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly; stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until noodles are golden brown.
  • Mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and noodle mixture; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect crunch, use a combination of bread crumbs and crushed cornflakes.
  • For a spicier salad, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a pinch of chili powder.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can easily make your own by boiling or roasting a chicken breast.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as shredded carrots, sliced celery, or diced bell peppers.
  • For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

Crunchy hot chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its combination of crispy chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try.

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