In this episode of Sprung on Food, host Kae Sprung and guest actor-comedian Edgar Blackmon dive into the world of chicken salad. They discuss Edgar's personal affinity for chicken salad, including a unique lemon-butter chicken preparation method.

The episode also unfolds the rich history of chicken salad, tracing its origin to ancient China and its evolution through various cultures. The discussion branches into different regional variations and pop culture references, culminating in Edgar advocating for everyone to adopt a chicken salad recipe. Special pop-culture moments include Chicken Salad Chick and creative recipes from celebrities like Nicholas Sparks and Matthew McConaughey.

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Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

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00:00 Introduction to Chicken Salad
00:17 Edgar Blackmon's Chicken Salad Journey
02:48 Personal Chicken Salad Recipes
04:37 The Secret Ingredient Revealed
08:05 Historical Origins of Chicken Salad
09:24 Chicken Salad in the 19th Century
12:51 The Birth of Modern Chicken Salad
13:40 Mock Chicken Salad: A Depression Era Innovation
14:58 Chicken Salad's Global Evolution
15:44 Exploring Chicken Salad Variations
16:26 Regional Chicken Salad Styles
17:29 The Accessibility of Chicken Salad
19:35 Chicken Salad in Pop Culture
20:50 Celebrity Chicken Salad Recipes
25:56 The Viral Chicken Salad Moment
26:31 Final Thoughts on Chicken Salad