Straub's Secret Chicken Salad Recipe – Irresistible!
Straub’s legendary chicken salad recipe revealed! Discover the secret to their creamy, crunchy, addictive flavor, just like the St. Louis original. Make it at home Easily.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 Airtight Container
- 1 Strainer for broth
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or rotisserie
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery rib
- ½ onion simmered
- 1 cup mayo or reduced-fat
- ¼ cup heavy cream optional
- 1.5 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp celery salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp dill
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 2 green onions optional
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp tomato-basil feta optional
- 1-2 tsp celery seed
- 1-1.5 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black peppercorns broth
- 1 bay leaf broth
- Chicken stock/water for simmering
Instructions
Simmer chicken:
- Cook chicken with carrot, celery, onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns in stock/water for 20-30 mins. Shred into 1" pieces (≈4 cups). Reserve broth.
Mix:
- Combine chicken with mayo, cream, lemon juice, celery seed, salt, diced celery, and white pepper.
Rest:
- Refrigerate in airtight container for 24 hours.
Serve:
- Adjust seasoning, add bell pepper/green onions. Optional: Top with feta-dill-sour cream mix.