Chicken Salad

Chicken: 1 whole chicken, cooked and shredded (0:34) (Note: You can substitute a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken) (0:34).
Onion: 1 whole onion, diced (0:40).
Green Onion: 4 stalks, chopped (6:03).
Pickles: Approximately 60 grams, finely chopped (2:01).
Mayonnaise: 400 grams (6:03).
Pickle Juice: Added to taste (to adjust texture and tanginess) (7:37).
Pickled Jalapeños: Briefly chopped, added to taste (0:22).

Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon (1:06).
Dried Dill: 1 teaspoon (1:31).
Garlic Powder: 1.5 teaspoons (1:51).
Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon (2:05).
Dried Oregano: 2 teaspoons (2:30).
Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste) (2:55).
Black Pepper: 0.5 tablespoon (2:55).
Chilli Flakes: To taste (3:24).
White Pepper: 1 tablespoon (7:48).
Everything Bagel Seasoning: 4 tablespoons (contains white and dark sesame seeds and fried onion flakes) (4:01).

Shred the chicken: If using a fresh whole chicken, cook it fully and shred all the meat into a large mixing bowl (0:34).
Chop the aromatics: Finely dice one whole yellow or white onion (0:40). Chop 4 stalks of green onion (6:03).
Chop the pickles: Finely dice roughly 60 grams of your favorite pickles (2:01).

Add dry spices: Toss the shredded chicken with 1 teaspoon of onion powder (1:06), 1 teaspoon of dried dill (1:31), 1.5 teaspoons of garlic powder (1:51), 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (2:05), and 2 teaspoons of oregano (2:30).
Add heat and salt: Mix in 1 teaspoon of salt (2:55), 0.5 tablespoon of black pepper (3:24), a pinch of chilli flakes (3:24), and 1 tablespoon of white pepper (8:06).
Incorporate bagel seasoning: Pour in 4 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning to introduce a distinct toasted, savory crunch (4:37).

Add mayo and veggies: Toss your diced onion, green onions, and pickles into the seasoned chicken bowl (4:53). Add 400 grams of mayonnaise (6:03).
Incorporate jalapeños: Add a small handful of chopped pickled jalapeños into the bowl to balance the richness with heat (5:01).
Stir and thin: Mix everything together thoroughly (5:39). Splash in pickle juice as you stir until the mixture yields a smooth, loose, and dynamic texture (8:18).

Adjust to taste: Take a small spoonful to taste test the salad (7:14). If needed, shake in an extra pinch of salt, pepper, or more jalapeño juice until the flavors pop (7:37).
Serve: Aaron recommends enjoying this spicy chicken salad over fresh, sweet brioche bread layered with a side of homemade fruit jam or apple butter (5:13).