• Ready to make the magic happen? Here’s how you can whip up Dunkin’ Donuts-inspired chicken salad right in your own kitchen.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

• Start by gathering all the ingredients. Cleanup is easier when everything is in one place. Be sure to pick up a delicious rotisserie chicken—it’s the key to a quick meal.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

• Take your cooked rotisserie chicken and chop it into bite-sized pieces. You don’t want the chicken to dominate each bite, so keep it reasonably small.

Step 3: Chop the Veggies

• Next, finely chop the celery and red onion. Be gentle with the red onion; too much can overpower the salad. Now, dice the Granny Smith apple. Don’t forget to remove the core!

Step 4: Cook the Bacon

• Time to bring in some crispy goodness. Cook the bacon strips until they’re golden and crispy. Let them cool, then crumble them into pieces.

Step 5: Combine the Dry Ingredients

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, red onion, apple, crumbled bacon, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries.

Step 6: Make the Dressing

• In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. This dressing is where the flavor comes together. Blend until smooth.

Step 7: Mix it All Together

• Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything until well combined. It should look creamy and inviting.

Step 8: Chill

• Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together, bringing you that restaurant-quality taste.

Step 9: Serve

• When you’re ready, serve the salad in flaky croissants or on a bed of lettuce. Enjoy it as a light lunch or a hearty snack!