The 'It's a Chicken Salad' meme originated from a viral TikTok video posted in 2022 by the 81st Street Deli in Cleveland, Ohio. In the clip, a customer enthusiastically lists the ingredients of her salad—pickles, peppers, onions, celery, and balsamic vinegar—with a rhythmic, almost musical cadence that captivated the internet. The video became an instant hit due to the woman's genuine joy and the catchy nature of her delivery, leading to thousands of remixes, lip-syncs, and parodies. Users across platforms like TikTok and Twitter use the template to celebrate their favorite meals or to mock overly specific descriptions of simple things, solidifying it as a staple of wholesome yet hilarious food-focused internet culture.