Chicken Salad Chick Jalapeño Holly Recipe (Creamy, Spicy & Copycat Perfect)

This Jalapeño Holly copycat recipe from Chicken Salad Chick delivers a creamy chicken salad with a spicy jalapeño kick! Made with tender shredded chicken, creamy mayo, and diced jalapeños, it’s perfect on crackers, in lettuce wraps, or on a sandwich. Bold, simple, and seriously addictive.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (poached or rotisserie)
• ½ cup mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s recommended)
• 2–3 tbsp pickled jalapeños, finely diced (adjust to taste)
• 1–2 tbsp jalapeño juice (from the jar – optional for more flavor)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: ¼ tsp garlic powder or 1 tbsp finely diced celery for added texture

Directions

1. If not using rotisserie, poach 2 chicken breasts in salted water for ~20 minutes. Cool slightly, then shred finely with forks or a mixer.
2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayo, diced jalapeños, jalapeño juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth.
3. Adjust seasoning and spice level as desired. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
4. Enjoy with crackers, on bread, in lettuce wraps, or straight with a spoon!