Herby Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

This easy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad recipe is made with tender chicken, fresh veggies, dill pickles, and has tangy dressing to pull it all together. If you love pickles you’re going to love this chicken salad, plus it’s great for meal prep!

The Best Dill Pickle Chicken Salad 

I love meal prepping a batch of chicken salad for an easy lunch or a protein packed afternoon snack and this easy dill pickle chicken salad has become a new favorite. If you love pickles (like me!) then you’re going to love this version of chicken salad. It’s got plenty of herbs, crunchy veggies, lots of pickles and a tangy dressing that pulls it altogether. Seriously, this recipe is hard to beat and it’s so versatile. Plus, it comes together in just a few minutes and keeps well in the fridge for days so it’s great for meal prep. Serve it over fresh greens or make a sandwich or wrap for the perfect lunch.

Recipe Ingredients

Chicken Breast: I prefer to use diced chicken breast in all of my chicken salads, but feel free to use dark meat or a combination of both if you prefer.

Veggies: celery and red onion add a ton of crunch and flavor.

Dill Pickles: the star of the show! We’re using both the pickles and the pickle juice for ultimate pickle flavor.

Fresh Dill: I love fresh dill in chicken salad. I feel like you can’t really have too much, ya know?

Mayonnaise & Greek Yogurt: these two form the base of the dressing. I like to use both because mayonnaise gives the dressing a bit of needed flavor while the Greek yogurt adds creaminess, tang, and a little boost of protein.

Dijon Mustard: tangy Dijon gives the chicken salad even more flavor. You can use whole grain or a smooth variety.

Seasonings: a simple combo of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is all you need here.

Helpful Chicken Tools

• Mixing Bowl 
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons 

Tips to PrepYour Chicken 

If you’re wondering how to prepare chicken for chicken salad you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions I get from readers. There are a couple of different ways you can prepare the chicken for this recipe, and they all work great. Just pick the method that works best for you!

1. Roast bone-in split chicken breasts – this is my favorite way to prep the chicken. I season two bone-in split chicken breasts with salt, pepper, avocado oil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Then, I roast them at 400 degrees for around 40-45 minutes or until completely cooked through. Once they have cooled, I remove the skin, pull the meat from the bones, and dice up the meat.
2. Bake boneless skinless chicken breasts – if you have some boneless skinless chicken breasts on hand, this is another great option. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, and season the breasts with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Once cooled, dice up the meat.
3. Poach boneless skinless chicken breasts – if you prefer, you can poach your chicken breasts in boiling water until they are cooked through. 
4. Use leftover roasted chicken – another great (and easy!) option is just to use leftover chicken from a whole roasted chicken or from a store-bought rotisserie chicken. I love the rotisserie chicken option when I need a really quick option!

How to Make This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Recipe

Step One: Add the chicken breast, celery, onion, diced pickles, and chopped dill to a large mixing bowl. Gently stir to combine. 

Step Two: In a second bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dill pickle juice until well combined. 

Step Three: Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken salad, and stir to combine and coat the ingredients with the dressing. 

Step Four: Serve immediately, or transfer the mixture to the fridge to chill. 

How Long Does This Recipe Last? 

Store leftover dill pickle chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I think the chicken salad actually tastes better the next day because the flavors will have some time to meld.

Serving Suggestions 

There are endless ways to serve this recipe. However, some of my favorite options include: 

1. As a salad over a bed of leafy greens 
2. In a lettuce wrap with Bibb lettuce leaves
3. With bread or buns to make a sandwich or sliders
4. As a dip with crackers, pita, or veggie sticks

More Delicious Chicken Salad Recipes

• Greek Chicken Salad
• Rotisserie Chicken Salad
• Chopped Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad
• Pesto Chicken Salad
• Chipotle Chicken Salad
• Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

I hope you give this Dill Pickle Chicken Salad recipe a try! It’s flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: The Mindful Hapa