Chicken salad stuffed pickle boats are yummy low carb way to break up the monotony of a brown bagged lunch. These yummy stuffed pickle boats are crunchy, creamy, and so satisfying.
I get tired of the same old thing for lunch real fast.
Sandwiches, wraps, and salads all get old and boring.
But pickles, well pickles never bore me.
In fact, I am a pickle aficionado so these stuffed pickles are always welcome on my lunch table.
What are pickle boats?
These crunchy, chicken salad stuffed pickle boats go by a variety of names- stuffed pickles, pickle boats, and my personal favorite chickles.
Like zucchini or eggplant boats, for these you slice the whole pickle in half and scoop out the interior.
You’re left with the perfect vessel for stuffing full of your favorite filling.
Ingredients
To make this you only need a few ingredients:
- Whole pickles– I recommend Vlassic Kosher Dill Whole pickles, but use any whole dill pickle you like.
- Chicken salad– Either store bought or use your favorite homemade recipe. Not into chicken? This works with tuna salad too!
- Smoked paprika– Not essential, but it does add a little smoky flavor to the mix.
How to Make
These chickles are so easy to make!
To do it, cut a whole pickle in half lengthwise down the middle with a sharp paring knife.
Then scoop out the pickle seeds and fleshy middle to create a boat.
Repeat this with your desired amount of pickles and place the boats on a plate.
Spoon the chicken salad evenly into the pickle cavities.
Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Can I make these ahead of time?
I don’t recommend making these ahead of time, as the chicken salad can run combining with the pickle juices and make a mess.
However, you can prepare the pickles themselves ahead of time. Just keep them covered and chilled until just before stuffing and serving.
Storing Leftovers
I highly recommend only making what you will use because of the mess factor mentioned above.
Tips and tricks
- To make this for a packed lunch, I recommend preparing the pickle boats at home and storing them in a larger tupperware container. Store the chicken salad separately in another container and bring a spoon for scooping the chicken salad into the pickles.
- These are awesome wrapped in a slice of your favorite cheese. I recommend Swiss or Provolone.
- Use a creamy chicken salad and not a vinegary one for best results.
Chicken & Tuna Salad Recipes
These chicken salad stuffed pickles are a lunchtime winner each and every time. Make them the next time you make or buy chicken salad and enjoy!
Looking for chicken or tuna salad recipes? Here are some of my favorite salad recipes to stuff into these chickles:
- Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
- Italian Tuna Salad
- Salmon Salad Spread
- Hot Potato Chip Chicken Salad Casserole
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Chicken Salad Stuffed Pickle Boats
Ingredients
- Vlassic kosher dill whole pickles
- chicken salad
- smoked paprika
Instructions
- Using a sharp paring knife, cut a whole pickle in half lengthwise right down the middle.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and flesh in the middle of the pickle to create a boat/shell. Don't scrap it down to the rind, you want pickle left in each bite. Discard the pulp.
- Repeat until you've hulled your desired amount of pickles. Place the pickles on a plate or serving platter of choice.
- Spoon chicken salad into the pickle cavities, filling each evenly, until all pickles are filled.
- Sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika over each chicken salad stuffed pickle.
- Serve immediately & enjoy!
Notes
- To make this for a packed lunch, I recommend preparing the pickle boats at home and storing them in a larger tupperware container. Store the chicken salad separately in another container and bring a spoon for scooping the chicken salad into the pickles.
- These are awesome wrapped in a slice of your favorite cheese. I recommend Swiss or Provolone.
- Use a creamy chicken salad and not a vinegary one for best results.
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