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Rotisserie Chicken Salad is the creamy, tangy, deli style chicken salad you can make at home in just 10 minutes, and it tastes just like the famous grocery store version. I started making this on busy weeknights when I needed lunch sorted fast and had a rotisserie chicken on hand, and now Maddie requests it piled high on a soft bun. If you love an easy no cook lunch like our egg salad sandwich, this one is about to be on repeat.
With tender diced rotisserie chicken in a zesty mayo dressing, it comes together in one bowl with no cooking at all.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 10 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 6 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 435kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Creamy, tangy, and savory with a little zip from sriracha and mustard
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, as simple as our creamy macaroni salad
Quick Answer
To make Rotisserie Chicken Salad, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, vinegar, sugar, whole grain mustard, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, sriracha, and a few spices into a creamy dressing. Fold in 5 cups of diced rotisserie chicken until everything is evenly coated, then serve right away or chill. Using rotisserie chicken means there is no cooking, so the whole thing comes together in about 10 minutes for an easy lunch or quick dinner.
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- Rotisserie Chicken Salad Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Salad
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Lunch Recipes
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Why This Recipe Works
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- Rotisserie chicken means zero cooking. Starting with a ready cooked rotisserie chicken saves time and adds deep, roasted flavor you cannot get from plain boiled chicken.
- The dressing is packed with flavor. Mustard, Worcestershire, sriracha, and a hit of garlic turn plain mayo into a zesty, craveable dressing.
- A little sugar balances the tang. Two teaspoons of sugar smooths out the vinegar and mustard so the dressing tastes rounded, not sharp.
- It tastes like the deli favorite. This copycat nails that creamy grocery store deli chicken salad flavor for a fraction of the price.
- It is endlessly versatile. Pile it on a bun, scoop it over greens, or stuff it in a wrap, it works for any meal of the day.
- It comes together in one bowl. Whisk, fold, and serve, with just one bowl to wash and no stove required.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It tastes just like the deli counter favorite but is fresher, cheaper, and ready in 10 minutes.
- There is no cooking at all, just whisk the dressing and fold in the chicken.
- It is a make ahead lunch hero that pairs perfectly with a bowl of our white chicken chili.
Key Ingredients
A rotisserie chicken plus a handful of pantry staples is all it takes for this deli style salad.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Diced cooked rotisserie chicken is the star, bringing tender texture and roasted flavor with no cooking.
- Mayonnaise: The creamy base of the dressing. Use a good quality real mayo for the best flavor.
- Whole Grain Mustard and Worcestershire: They add tang and a savory, deli style depth.
- Sriracha: Just a half teaspoon adds a gentle warmth that wakes everything up without making it spicy.
- Vinegar, Garlic, and Spices: White vinegar, garlic, oregano, onion powder, and paprika round out that classic chicken salad flavor.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
Customize this chicken salad to make it your own.
- Add crunch with diced celery, red onion, or chopped pickles.
- Stir in halved grapes, dried cranberries, or diced apple for a sweet and savory twist.
- Fold in chopped pecans or sliced almonds for a nutty crunch.
- Make it spicier with extra sriracha or a pinch of cayenne, like our buffalo chicken sandwiches.
- Lighten it up by swapping half the mayo for plain Greek yogurt.
How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Salad
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, vinegar, water, sugar, whole grain mustard, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, sriracha, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Add the diced rotisserie chicken to the bowl with the creamy dressing.
- Fold everything together until the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing. Serve right away or chill until ready to eat.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Dice the chicken evenly. Bite sized, uniform pieces make every scoop creamy and easy to eat.
- Use both white and dark meat. A mix from the whole rotisserie chicken gives the best flavor and texture.
- Chill before serving. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors meld and the salad firm up.
- Taste and adjust. Add a pinch more salt or sriracha at the end to dial in the flavor you love.
- Make it ahead. It actually tastes better the next day, so it is perfect for meal prep.
- Drain excess moisture. Pat the diced chicken dry so the dressing stays thick and creamy.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This creamy chicken salad is endlessly servable. Pile it on a soft bun or croissant, scoop it over a bed of greens, or stuff it into a wrap or pita for an easy handheld lunch.
For a full spread, serve it deli style next to our creamy macaroni salad or a bowl of classic pasta salad. It is a natural fit on any picnic or potluck table.
Round out the meal with a cup of white chicken chili or a few ham and swiss sliders. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad FAQs
Yes, this Rotisserie Chicken Salad is a copycat of that creamy grocery store deli favorite. The mayo dressing with mustard, Worcestershire, and a touch of sriracha nails that signature deli flavor, and making it at home is fresher and cheaper.
Stored in an airtight container, Rotisserie Chicken Salad keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors actually improve overnight, so it is great for meal prep. Do not freeze it, as mayo based salads change texture when thawed.
Absolutely. While rotisserie chicken gives the best roasted flavor, you can use any cooked chicken in this Rotisserie Chicken Salad, including leftover baked, grilled, or poached chicken, or even canned chicken in a pinch.
Serve Rotisserie Chicken Salad on buns, croissants, or crackers, or scoop it over greens. It pairs well with chips, pasta salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit, or a cup of soup for an easy lunch or light dinner.
To keep Rotisserie Chicken Salad creamy and thick, pat the diced chicken dry before mixing and add any crunchy veggies like celery just before serving. If it sits and releases liquid, give it a quick stir to bring it back together.
Yes, Rotisserie Chicken Salad is a great make ahead dish. Mix it up to a day in advance and store it covered in the fridge. Give it a stir before serving and add a little extra mayo if it has thickened.
Looking for another quick no cook lunch? Try our creamy egg salad sandwich next.
Need another no-cook lunch? Whip up this loaded best chicken salad recipe with grapes, apple, and toasted pecans.
Start with our roast chicken, then use the leftovers for salads, soups, and sandwiches all week.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 5 cups diced rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, vinegar, water, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, sriracha, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.1 cup mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- Fold in the diced chicken.5 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- Serve immediately or chill until serving.
Notes
- Taste Before Adding Salt: Rotisserie chicken is already seasoned, so taste the salad before adding more black pepper or salt.
- Chop Chicken Evenly: Dice the chicken into uniform pieces for the best texture.
- Customize Your Dressing: Feel free to adjust the ingredients in the creamy dressing to suit your taste.
- Let It Chill: Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve Creatively: Enjoy it in lettuce wraps, on slices of bread for chicken salad sandwiches, or with crackers.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic and herbs make a big difference in flavor.
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Excellent recipe.I did tweak it some.Used white balsamic vinegar and substituted tarragon for the oregano.I didn’t have the white vin and oregano on hand.Still tasted great!
I’m so glad! This is definitely one of our go-to weekend lunches 🙂
A very nice salad indeed, we really enjoyed it! thank you!
This was AMAZING! I’m gong to use the dressing to make macaroni salad too!
Super yummy! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
This looks perfect! A lot of my favorite ingredients go in it. Oh! btw… Lipton Iced Tea rocks!!
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What a great recipe…I’m ready to stop by for lunch! 😉
This looks so yummy! I’ve never used sriracha sauce before.
This post just made me so hungry. Rotisserie chicken in chicken salad sounds sooooooo good. Thanks for sharing. Stopping in from the link up! 🙂
I’ve always finished off our rotisserie chicken before there’s anything left. I need to make some of this beforehand. I bet it’s even better with rotisserie.
Pinning it!
Thanks for sharing 😉