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Hand holding a cracker topped with backpacker chicken salad
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Cold Soak Chicken Salad

Prep Time5 minutes
Soak Time20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Road Trip Addict (roadtripaddict.com)

Equipment

  • 1 sealable bag or container

Ingredients

  • 1 c freeze dried chicken, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp freeze dried scallions or dried chives
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 packets mayonnaise
  • crackers or tortilla wrap

Instructions

  • To Prep: Mix chicken, chives/scallions and seasoning together into a sealable bag. Include the unopened mayonnaise packets for easy packing.
  • To Prepare: Remove mayonnaise packets from the bag. Add 3/4 cup cold water Stir and reseal. Wait approximately 15-20 minutes until chicken is rehydrated.
  • If needed, drain any excess water from the bag. Stir in the mayonnaise to the chicken until well combined.
  • Eat atop crackers or inside a tortilla to make a chicken salad wrap. Happy hiking!