Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe

July 9, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad is an unbeatable option for any occasion. It’s easy to make and you’ll find it perfect to enjoy any time you want. This salad is just a mixture of broccoli florets, bacon bits, shredded cheese, and some delicious dressing ingredients.

But people who are a fan of Chicken Salad Chick won’t find any other recipes as delicious as the restaurant’s special broccoli salad. Can you make a copycat version of the recipe at home?

Of course, you can. Even it’s pretty simple to do so. In this article, we’re going to share the complete procedure of making Chicken Salad Chick broccoli salad. All the tricks and tips they use to make the dish will be disclosed here!

Excited to explore more? Let’s get to the recipes without wasting a minute.

Side Ingredients for Broccoli Salad Recipe- Chicken & Bacon

Before we get into the Chicken Salad Chick broccoli salad recipe, here are some preparatory tasks for you. This will be a perfect side dish but don’t skip it because we’ll cook the chicken here and then use it later in the main recipe.

Ingredients for Boiling The Chicken

Boneless chicken breast: 16 ounces
Black peppercorns (whole): 8-10
Sliced lemon: 1 half
Bay leaf: 1
Fresh parsley: 1 handful
Peeled onion: ¼ of an onion
Salt: ¼ tablespoon
Garlic (crushed): 1 clove
Water: An amount that covers the chicken by 1 inch

Making Directions For Boiled Chicken

If your chicken was stored in the freezer, keep it out at room temperature for 30 minutes first. It’s better if you even out the thickness by gently pounding the chicken.
In the meantime, prepare the ingredients for the poaching liquid. Cut the onion, crush the garlic, and slice the lemons.
Take a fair amount of water in a large pot. Then, add salt to it and stir well. Now, spread the chicken breasts to your pot in a single layer. Stacking the breasts on top of each other won’t be a good option.
Put the other ingredients in the water until the chicken is submerged by one inch.
Place the pot over a medium heat source. All the ingredients should come to simmer now. It’s better if you shake the pan gently as it helps distribute the heat properly.
Lower the heat and start simmering the ingredients for around 10 minutes. To check whether the chicken is cooked desirably, consider using a meat thermometer. The internal thermometer should reach 170 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a meat thermometer isn’t your option, you can simply use a knife and pierce the chicken. The juices should not be in pink colour and run clear.
Once done, get the chicken back from the poaching liquid and let it cool down.

Ingredients for Preparing the Bacon Bits

Bacon (thick cut): 1 pound

Bacon Bits Making Directions

Preheat your oven to 425℉.
Try to proceed with very cold bacon that’s a bit firm and not straight out of the fridge. In case, you’re dealing with frozen bacon, thaw it for 30 minutes.
This time, stack the bacon strips on top of one another. The bacon strips should be thin so you can cut them with your knife without putting much pressure.
Slice your bacon strips in half lengthwise and make them thinner. After that, place them horizontally on the chopping board and start cutting them into chunks.
Place a cast-iron pan on a medium-high heat source (stove preferably) and put the bacon bits on it to cook them for a few minutes. Meanwhile, separate the chunks of bacon using a spatula.
Move the cast iron pan into your oven and start baking the food at 425℉. The baking duration should be more or less 30 minutes. You can check every 10 minutes and stir it if you want.
After the duration, spread some paper towels and drain the bacon bits.

Finally, you’re ready to make the delicious Chicken Salad Chick broccoli salad recipe.