Spicy Pickle Chicken Salad Toasts (Print Version)

Tangy chicken salad with pickles, spice, and fresh herbs served on crunchy toasted bread slices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Vegetables & Pickles

02 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
03 - 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)

→ Salad Base & Dressing

06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tablespoon pickle juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - Salt, to taste
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Bread

14 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or multigrain bread

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh dill, chopped
16 - Extra pickle slices (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, chopped pickles, celery, red onion, and jalapeño.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper.
04 - Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning as desired.
05 - Spoon a generous portion of spicy chicken salad onto each toasted bread slice.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh dill and top with extra pickle slices if desired. Serve promptly.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • No boring chicken salad here: the pickle kick and spice level are seriously crave-worthy.
  • It’s perfect for using up leftover chicken and clearing out your pickle stash—waste not, want not!
02 -
  • I once overloaded the bread and ended up with a pile on my lap—less is more if you want a neater bite.
  • Salad left to sit for 10 minutes tastes even better—the flavors blend and mellow just right.
03 -
  • Let your chicken come to room temp before mixing—cold chicken can dull the flavors.
  • A splash of extra pickle juice at the last minute wakes up the whole salad.
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