If you like the Costco version, you'll love this easy shredded chicken salad recipe! Made with crunchy red grapes, toasted almonds, and tangy sour cream it's a great way to use up that rotisserie chicken in the fridge!
Place a small skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds to the skillet. Cook the almonds, stirring often, until toasted and fragrant, about 6 to 7 minutes. Carefully transfer the hot almonds to a heatproof dish to cool.
While the almonds are cooling, make the chicken salad. Place the cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl. Use a handheld mixer on low to begin shredding the chicken. If low speed isn’t breaking up the pieces, gradually increase the speed of the mixer until most of the chicken is shredded. Finish shredding any larger pieces by hand if you need to.
Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken. Stir to combine.
Add the grapes, toasted almonds, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined. Transfer the shredded chicken salad to a smaller bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Buy pre-toasted almonds if you want to save time.
If using cold chicken, bring it to room temperature for 30 minutes before shredding.
Use full-fat sour cream, whole egg mayonnaise, and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Experiment with different herbs like fresh dill, parsley, or chives.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.