Yesterday I finally made it to Chicken Salad Chick, and I'm now a fan! I first heard of this new Southern chain restaurant a couple of years ago, but there wasn't one nearby. The few times I passed one in the Atlanta area, I was busy shopping and not in the mood to stop by. But one of the restaurants opened in Peachtree City, and I met my friend Ruth for lunch there yesterday. I was eager to go because I've rarely met a chicken salad I didn't like. I think if the cucumber sandwich is the number one choice for teatime, then the chicken salad tea sandwich must surely own second place!
I knew this place was famous for offering 15 different types of chicken salad, and I wanted to be able to try them all! I looked online and saw that one of the specials included a plate with three different scoops, and I knew that was what I wanted. I had a sandwich for supper the night before, skipped breakfast, and was ravenous by the time lunch rolled around. Even so, I was absolutely stuffed after eating those three scoops, but boy, were they good! I got Carol's Classic (at right, the one that started it all), Fancy Nancy (a fruity one with apples, grapes, and pecans, at left), and the lemon and basil variety in the foreground. I enjoyed them all, and I probably shouldn't be surprised that Fancy Nancy was my favorite since it is most like the chicken salad I make. Also, something about the sweet apples and pecans reminded me of some of the better chicken salad I've enjoyed in tea rooms. And that beige round item at upper right? It was a super soft, cakelike iced lemon sugar cookie. Wonderful.
My friend Ruth had a green salad and fresh fruit, which she said was good, but I'm all about the chicken salads. And earlier this year, I learned that Chicken Salad Chick is coming to Newnan soon, so I can look forward to eventually trying the other twelve flavors. (But only two scoops next time. I'm not sure one big meal a day is the healthiest way to eat.) Have any of you visited Chicken Salad Chick? If so, what are your favorite flavors? Go here if you'd like to learn more.
I have never been to a Chicken Salad Chick but it sounds like my kind of place! I do love chicken salad. All 3 of your varieties sound yummy.
ReplyDeleteFunny you should post about this today. Just a little while ago I drove past a Chicken Salad Chick here in Asheville and wondered what it was. I'm glad to know that you like it. I will have to visit there soon!
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of this until this week. Your blog marks the third time this week. I need to check this place out soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is a new one to me - wonder if they will ever head north?
ReplyDeleteWe have one in Huntsville ... it's legit!! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! Too bad there are none of these Chicken Salad Chick restaurants in my area.
ReplyDeleteThis does sounds delicious!
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