COPYCAT WILLOW TREE CHICKEN SALAD

May 06, 2013

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My husband learned of my Willow Tree chicken salad craving, and being the sweetheart that he is, set out to recreate it at home just for me. He started with the recipe found online here (someone else must have had a similar craving) but tweaked it further after reading the ingredients which the folks at Willow Tree were nice enough to list on their website as well. I think Jack has come pretty close with the recipe we’ve listed below.

1 pound cooked chicken breast
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely minced celery
3 tablespoons finely minced onion
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, blend chicken breasts until thoroughly shredded, or shred by hand. (Note: Shredded chicken rather than diced chicken pieces will help recreate the original Willow...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
243

Sodium
84mg
3% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
24g
49% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

Mixed Lunch