Flavored Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Name: Flavored Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (Rotisserie chicken works beautifully); 3/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped (Use crunchy whole pickles for texture); 1/3 cup dill pickle juice (Adds tang and depth); 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Swap for Greek yogurt for a lighter take); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Bright and slightly spicy); 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (For a crisp, sharp note); 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (For fresh crunch); 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (Or 1 teaspoon dried dill); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (Aromatic and bright); Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle relish (optional) (For extra sweetness); pinch of smoked paprika (optional) (For warmth)