Southern Chicken Salad

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.

Step 2

Brush the chicken very lightly with a little olive oil.

Step 3

To season the chicken, mix together Old Bay Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt.

Step 4

Sprinkle chicken generously with seasoning on top and bottom.

Step 5

Place chicken on prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. (You may need more or less time depending on the thickness of your chicken)

Step 6

Once the chicken is done, let it cool and then dice it up into small chunks and place in a large bowl.

Step 7

Add diced celery, diced onions, diced eggs, sweet relish, and dill weed to the large bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Next, stir in the mayonnaise a little at a time until your desired creaminess is reached.

Step 9

Stir in parsley and black pepper

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. (see note)

Step 11

Cover and refrigerate until chilled. (about 1 hour)

Step 12

Stir before serving. Serve with crackers or on buttered croissants.