This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Olivye (sometimes spelled olivier) is a potato salad that is ridiculously popular among Slavic people. This salad has been and always will be a staple at our church potlucks. If you’re used to traditional American potato salad, you’re definitely in for a treat with this olivye. I got the idea to use chicken in leu of kielbasa from a birthday party this past weekend. P.S. Don’t miss our quick and easy method of making the carrots and potatoes. With the right tips and shortcuts, you’ll have this salad done in no time!
Ingredients for chicken potato salad:
1 lb or about 2 medium chicken breasts (or use store-bought rotisserie chicken) 3 medium/large russet potatoes, peeled 3 large carrots, peeled. 2 cups of thawed frozen peas 5 large eggs, boiled and diced (click for quick how-to) 12 baby dill pickles (2 cups diced) 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1 cup mayo, or to taste 1/2 tsp Salt or (to taste) 1/4 tsp Pepper or (to taste)
How to Make Chicken Potato Salad:
Place chicken breasts in a medium sauce pan (cut large breasts in half), cover with water, add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 min or until cooked through. Drain and let rest until cool enough to handle then dice. If using rotisserie chicken, remove skin and dice the chicken meat. Place in large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely dice carrots, then peel and dice potatoes the same size as carrots (we use the “chop wizard” with the smaller blade attachment for the potatoes and dice carrots by hand). Place carrots and potatoes into a medium pot and cover with water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to boil. Continue cooking uncovered for 10-12 min or until tender then rinse with cold water and drain. Transfer to paper towels to remove any excess water. Transfer to mixing bowl.
Add remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl: 2 cups peas, 5 diced eggs, 12 diced baby pickles, finely diced onion, 1/4 cup fresh dill. Stir in mayo, salt and pepper to taste.
P.S. Here’s a peek at our classic, original olivye. Is there anything unique that you put into your potato salad?
