The Best Chicken Salad I've ever eaten | Family recipe with Mom B (Kelly Bates)
Come join me in the kitchen for my first ever Bates Kitchen guest: my mom, Kelly Bates! She brings a passed down family recipe chicken salad that has gotten compliments every time its been served! I also learned that my great-grandmother owned a restaurant and that this was her recipe passed down. My mom does not measure, so I have been doing some testing and will try to get some definitive measurements together and edit to add to caption and to my website later this week!
Ingredients:
Chicken
Mayo
Celery
Relish
Mustard
Salt
Pepper
Optional:
(pick one or 2 not all at once now lol)
Pecans, cranberries, raisins, grapes, or drained mandarin oranges.
approximations to start with:
2 chicken breasts (or 1/2 rotisserie chicken)
2 stalk celery diced
3/4 cup mayo
1/2 cup sweet relish
1 tsp salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp mustard (any type)
1/8 to 1/4 cup of optional additions you choose (I liked with pecans and cranberries particularly)
*THESE ARE APPROXIMATIONS! I AM WORKING ON A MORE SPECIFIC RECIPE. START SMALL, TASTE TEST, AND ADD MORE IF NEEDED! I have purposely made all the ingredients less than what you will need so that you can add as needed because taking ingredients out is impossible! be careful not to over salt.
Shred chicken of choice,
add mayo, celery, relish, salt, pepper and any optional ingredients and mix well. (you may want to start with 1 tsp and add if needed.)
To make in a ball for dipping with crackers, mold into a rough circle by hand. Crush approximately 1/4 cup pecans and roll until covered.
If you have other additions let me know!
Oh my, we all love Mama Bates! UP TV really dropped the ball when Bringing Up Bates was cancelled!
I know gosh our family misses the show sooo much. One of the very few shows these days that my husband and I could sit down and enjoy and watch with our two kiddos.
💯 agree with you!!!!! I'm currently watching re-runs!!! UP TV, bring them back!!!
@@melinda123ism Yes, UP TV...Are you listening? TWO thumbs up for that!!👍👍
They are all thriving with all thier own youtube channels most of them & can announce news when they want i miss their tv show but they are doing so well on youtube & we not have to pay to watch them on (up) channel i bet (up) channel is regretting their decision now cuz us fans are truly loyal to the bates family & will follow them to the ends of earth 😁
I agree. But, with most of the families on YT at least it’s free to stay up with them.
Love seeing momma Bates on the show!!!!!❤
Me too!
Me three!
Me 4❤
Me FIVE🙌😉
Yes
Mama B needs her own southern cooking show!
I would watch!
Yes please 😁 mama b country cooking on youtube
Yes!
Can she come on and do fried chicken and biscuits and gravy 😊
Agreed! She's awesome!
What a sweet episode to watch, mother and son cooking together!❤
Love your calm and relaxed voice, Zach. Loving your recipes.
Thanks so much!
Your mom is just such a special person. She is so encouraging, upbeat, kind, happy. She has a real genuine appreciation for life and her family. It shows in everything she does. Really enjoyed this!
Mamma bates needs to be a permanent addition to the show! 😁
She’s a busy woman but we are glad anytime we can work with mom!
Awww… Mama B brings the joy wherever she goes.
Yes!
There's nothing better than working together or sharing a meal and hearing stories about family history.
Looks delicious!!!! Love seeing Momma Bates!!!! She's so sweet!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!❤
Thanks!
I love your Mom. She has the most gentle, genuine, sweet spirit about her. I love some good chicken salad. I do one with apples and peacans. ❤
She’s great! And love that combo!
Mama Bates, you know exactly how to pronounce 'pecans!' Everything old is new again!!
Not pecons……its pecans!!
Momma Bates! Almost felt like Bringing up Bates all over again! Videos are getting much better! Good job!
Thank you so much! Wallace real estate media team is killing it!
Kelly Jo is one of my all time favorite people !
Even though she deprived her children of a normal childhood?? She was allowed to attend school but didn’t want her children to. Tsk tsk.
Love momma bates honesty, she’s so cute
I am so happy 😊 about this chicken salad recipe.Over the years I have heard about Mrs Bates chicken salad was out of this world.
Everyone that has tried it says so!
Love seeing momma Bates cooking with Zach!
I love to see a young man in the kitchen honoring his mother by recreating one of his do pride dishes she made for him as he grew up. Good job!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed!
@@Thebateskitchen sorry for the typo! “Do pride”, where’d that come from?! LOL I can’t wait to see more shows. I have a son with Down syndrome and he loves to cook! He’s going to love watching you!
I never knew you could shred chicken that way!! Thank you Zach!
I love the fast way!
@@Thebateskitchen i have used my kitcheaid mixer and it shreds meat fast too but a hand mixer is less cleanup.
And nice addition with Mom B guest star!
So glad she worked it out!
Love seeing momma Bates on everyone’s KZhead channels . Sure miss watching the Bringing Up Bates
I adore Mama B, she is an incredible WOMAN! A true role example in every sense❤
We love her!
She is such a beautiful lady and momma❤ inside and outside❤
Yes!
Definitely going to try this! I’m a SC girl too. This was so nice of you and your mom together. God Bless the Bates family!
Nice special appearance form miss Kelly Jo. Nice to spend time with your momma and in the kitchen . GOD bless your sweet family.
Gotta have your dad in next!
Thanks so much
I am binge watching the Bates on Tubi! On season three out of 11! Love it! Praise the Lord for this dear family!
I just love Mamma B! Such a warm smile, so kind.❤
I love eating chicken salad, Hi Mrs Bates, miss seeing you on tv
anytime i see Bates im on it
I just love mama B, she reminds me of my mama, so sweet and they're both from SC. I wish she was still here. Treasure these moments Zach!! ❤
I LOVE seeing you cook with your mom! I really miss seeing the Bates family on TV. I am enjoying watching your vlog! I hope you keep it going.
I love getting to do it! Lots more coming!
So happy to see momma B on here, love you and your family so much! Glad we can still see everyone from time to time on each others YT channels. ❤
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!
Love your momma and the whole Bates family
I’m partial to them myself!
How special to cook with your momma. That chicken salad looks so good
It was very special!
I’m so glad you are one of “these” Bates lol I love this family! Scissors are my new favorite kitchen tool!
Glad seeing momma Bates making this for a graduation party
💚🤍🕊🤍💚! Love your family!
Me too!
We put pineapple tidbits in our chicken salad. I loved watching y’all cook together, Kelly Jo is amazing and Zach is fantastic!
I’m gonna have to try the pineapple!
My Mom used grapes.
Thanks for sharing your mom with us. I have missed seeing her but glad she is on the kids channels. Your mom is the mom I aspire to be and the grandmother I aspire to be in the future. Your face was filled with joy having your mom on cooking with you. Such a pleasure to watch…and my oldest of five daughters LOVES chicken salad 😊
I love getting to cook with her!
I just love your Mom!
Sure, do miss seeing Mama Bates on TV. She is such a beautiful soul. I love grapes and season with tarragon in my chicken salad
The best recipes are the ones that are passed down from generations. It was really good to see your Mom. Thank you for sharing your recipe for chicken salad, I am definitely going to try it. Love your channel!!!
Yes! And they mean something more than just a bite to eat! Thanks so much!
I’m Mama B’s age and a native North Carolinian, so Mama B can cook for me any day! 😊
😂 that would be fun I’m sure!
Love seeing mama Bates on here miss all of you on tv
I follow every one of the Bates family social media pages!!.So authentic, love their christian values..They are such a delight!!
Another fantastic episode, Zach! And, your sweet mom was a lovely bonus! With Mother’s Day coming up, maybe you could bring Whitney on as well and show her something special that you’d like to make for her! Keep up the great show!
Love seeing Momma Bates, she is the reason I chose to raise up my children in the manner that I do😊
Mama B, you sure raised a great son. Zach, you do your mama (and daddy) proud. Watching the two of you is such a pleasure. The love and respect just jumps off the screen. I love Bates Kitchen! Now, where do I find Duke’s mayonnaise in Chicago? 😊 ❤
You are so sweet! Unfortunately I’m not an expert on Chicago grocery stock, but man do I LOVE giordano’s
Next time you’re in Chicago, let me know. I’d love to treat you to a deep dish!
It’s been awhile! But if I get that way I’ll try to let you know!
Your mom is super natural in front of the camera. She’s adorable. Loved it!
Momma Bates! We love her!
Same!
Mama Bates so down to earth, Mr n Mrs Bates are raising great children ❤
Always love an opportunity to learn from Momma Bates!
Yes!
Always enjoy your channel content! Love seeing Zach and Momma B share memories & cook together!❤
Thanks! It was so much fun!
This looks so delicious and I love the Momma/Son collaboration! I'd LOVE TO SEE what recipes that you make that kids love ❤️ especially with veggies! I am trying to avoid always making the same things for meals...they like burgers and hotdogs but there has to be some healthy alternatives. Thank you
This is so great! Love the cameo’s from Momma B in the various kids videos! What a mother ❤️! Thank you both, for sharing this great family recipe!
You are so welcome!
The last time i watched the BATES was when Zac had 2 children long time ago ❤
That seems like yesterday
Mamma Bates has lost weight! ❤ she's so pretty!!!
I was hoping she would get to join you sometime! Yay! SO fun to see. 👍 My son loves to cook also. And he is very good at it. He always loved helping in the kitchen when he was little and I always let him. Now, I help him in the kitchen ! I listen to his ideas on recipes, I ask him what he thinks about seasonings. 😂 Moms... Let your sons in the kitchen. When they are little, it is a mess... when they are big, you will be blessed. ❤😊
When they are big it might still be a mess though 😂
I've never thought to put chicken broth on my chicken before I put it in the fridge. Thanks momma B !
Please, please, please, write a family cookbook🌻I'm so glad that I found this channel. I really miss your show. Have a fantastic day Bates family. Seriously, write a cookbook❤
Maybe one day!
@@Thebateskitchen Yay🌻
Kelly Jo in the Kitchen.. Oh Yeah!!! Mama Bates welcome welcome we are so happy you stopped by to do a recipe with Zach. He is doing so good and I now remember how much pickles he loves younger. Wow Zach, Salt and pickles you had that right she added more than I dreamed then I had to stop and think how much I used in salting water ha ha. I used the grapes and we cut up two different kind of apples chunks and we use Walnuts. Can't wait to try your version and then maybe add a few other things ❤
Looks delicious! So nice to have your mom on the cooking video~!! I look forward to your cooking video every week. I enjoy watching and giving me new ideas. Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy!
Here’s an idea - maybe one time if Mama Jane and Papa Bill are visiting, you could make a dish that Mama Jane was known for and have her as your special guest. I bet she would LOVE doing this !! And if you and Whitney and kiddos are ever over at their house, you could just do the cooking segment from there!!!! I don’t know if she would actually be able to help, but she would still be a great guest to have on the channel!! 💕💕💕
Unfortunately Mama Jane and Papa Bill aren’t really traveling due to health. I so wish I had this channel before to document that. I would give anything to have that for my kids. We all take trips down there to see them in smaller groups, but it’s sad when health starts to wane. She makes the best turkey gravy in the world though and even if we can’t film it, maybe I can share the recipe sometime!
Go to the farm and film her there, I would love to see her on here.
Loved seeing Kelly Jo on the show with you! 😃🥰
WHOA...that's hot!!! 😂🤣
More to come!
I absolutely loved this vlog!!! Love all yours anyway. Zack, but love your mama being this one and hope you bring her back for future ones. Or even better yet, Mama Bates KZhead channel!! Cooking, cleaning, and basic household tips!!! Love y'all!!
Mom B definitely doing some more family recipes!
Yay Kelly!! Love seeing you❤❤
Love this recipe. And you guys too. Wish you could share your family again on TV.
That looks delicious!! I always make mine the fancy way with grapes, apples, and pecans, but the next time I’m going back to the basic kind. Glad you had Mama Bates, on with you. She’s a ray of sunshine. God bless all of you. So glad Travis, and Katie, mentioned your KZhead channel. Looking forward to the next cooking video. ♥️
Thanks so much for watching! I’ve been blessed with a very supportive family!
I absolutely love Mama B. She’s the sweetest woman, and yes….Duke’s is the best! Lol
Thanks 😂
Chicken salad is one of my favorites, but I haven't tried to make it myself yet. I love my mama's recipe & look forward to when she surprises me with a batch! Loved seeing your sweet mama this week!
You’ll love it even more!
Yes, mama Bates is very personable and could definitely have her own cooking show too!
She would do great!
I am a big fan of the Bates' family. Ya'all need a cookbook! with the stories! It's a good time remembering! Nice job
Maybe one day!
Great episode! Love your simple, cost-effective recipes that also have the option of adding different flavors. You should write a cookbook!
We are getting closer I reckon!
God bless this sweet family. Thank you for sharing your faith and traditions with us! ❤
Aww momma Bates is the best!! I so admire her and want to be like her “when I grow up” ☺️ Loved seeing her in your show!!
I absolutely love the Bates family,I watch all the kids shows. And I love the girls boutique. Have gotten some wonderful thing’s from there,Mr and Mrs Bates you two can be so proud of yourself, you have raised an amazing family.bless you all
You need to have momma Bates on more of your cooking videos ❤
She’s a busy woman, but for sure we are doing again! Lots!
Yum!! Chopped apple (any kind) makes a great crunch too!!
Yes!
Watching your vow renewal ceremony on Tubi tv, trying not to cry. Thought I’d come to your new channel and thank you for sharing your cooking skills. People say cooking is edible love. I believe it. With a shift on the cooking channel from recipes to contests, your channel is MUCH needed.
Thanks so much for watching!
You should have Mama Bates on more often!😊 I just got chicken out of the freezer to make this recipe this coming week😋
You’re gonna have a happy house one day this week!
Yesss we love seein Momma B! Zach you are really good at this-conversational and informative as you cook these tasty meals. It’s very enjoyable to watch. Keep it up 👍🏼 we watched your quesadilla video yesterday and then I had to have my husband make me one! 😂
Glad you enjoyed! Your husband rocks!
Kentucky Derby almost here. Derby Chicken Salad is cooked soft chicken, salt pepper, celery, mayonnaise, green grapes, and walnuts. I use the food processor to chop the chicken and then the celery so there aren’t any big pieces. Derby chicken salad is also available in all the grocery store delis. They often add sour cream with the mayonnaise. A staple for parties and to have on hand for quick sandwiches and salads.
That’s not far from us TN folks!
Great looking recipe. I have a favorite family chicken salad recipe, too, but I never thought of boiling the chicken or using a mixer to shred it! Can't wait to try this! Thank you for the post, and the guest!
A secret I learned working in a cafe while in college... Mix half sour cream or greek yogurt and half mayo... And in addition to celery, I agree, one crunchy, (usually pecans) and one sweet, (pomegranate seeds are my favorite or grapes cut in halves). We never put relish or mustard, but we do add a bit of dill weed... Here in France we can't get Best Foods or Hellman's mayo (which is our only choice on either US coast) but we try to keep the mayo similar... not sweet and not too much mustard or vinegar in it... I have amazed French friends and family for 35 years with some super simple US staples... Thanks
Love this!
I love homemade chicken salad. I have a homemade sweet relish that I put in mine. But I also add finely chopped onions. Love it with craisins and grapes.
Homemade sweet relish is making my mouth water right now 🤤
Looks delicious! Love seeing your Mom drop in to cook with you.
It was so fun!
I know Zach has just started with this channel (way over do by the way) he is very talented. So, nice to see Mrs. Bates. Thank goodness for youtube so that we can still see the Bates Family, miss their show so much!
I’m glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
You go girl! South Carolina girls can cook. I am born and bred in Oconee County, Walhalla to be exact. Dukes Mayonnaise is the only mayo to buy and eat! God bless y'all!❤️
I’ll say, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten anything I didn’t like in SC!
Love you and your Mama cooking together.
My Dad's family is from Batesburg, SC!! I love the food from SC. I love your channel and can't wait to try your recipes!! Have a very blessed weekend ❣️
I’m right down the road in Aiken, SC. ❤
What a town 😂 we love SC! Thanks for watching!
Awe! So much fun hanging with momma Bates! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can’t wait to try my beaters on some chicken! 🤣 genius!
Loving to see ya'll! Hope to see more Bates guests on the show. I always say, A day cooking with a friend is a good day!
OMG so glad to see mamá Bates! Love your cooking show!!! ❤
Thanks so much
Loved seeing you cooking with Mama Bates. Will definitely be fixing the chicken salads. Looked yummy.
Thanks so much! I know you’re gonna love it!
I chopped my chicken much finer, add minced onion, celery chopped fine, dried cranberries, and chopped apple to my chicken salad. Oh..and some S&P! So good
This sounds great!
Delicious looking! With warm weather arriving, it's that time for chicken salad sandwiches! Thanks for sharing your family recipes. 😊 God bless.
Thank you so much!
Sounds awesome! I love basic and simple. Going to have to try it with mandarin oranges.
Let me know what you think when you do!
Lord she looks younger than ever!!! Love this family💕
I love supportive of ALL the kids Mama Bates is!! ♥ Bates is my favorite family! Everyone seems so sweet!
This is exactly the way I make my chicken salad. Yum! Kelly how do you do it girl, you get younger looking every time I see you. Thanks for the video, God bless y'all.