May 31, 2023
Review RecipeChicken Salad Sandwich
Easy and delicious, this classic chicken salad sandwich recipe is a yummy creamy and crunchy lunch favorite
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This classic chicken salad sandwich recipe offers the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy. Make the tasty filling from scratch with tender chicken, grapes, celery, almonds, and mayonnaise before adding it to your favorite bread for a delicious lunch.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup of green grapes or red grapes, quartered
- ¼ cup of celery, sliced
- ¼ cup of almonds, sliced
- ½ cup of mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon of celery salt
Substitutions And Additions
MIX-INS: You could add carrot, red onion, green onions, pecans, cranberry, bacon, avocado, sweet apple, or cashews to this great recipe.
BREAD: For a low-carb option, use our cloud bread or this chaffle recipe instead of bread for this delicious recipe.
CHICKEN: This easy recipe is a great way to use up a leftover rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breasts that have been grilled or baked.
How To Make This Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
This recipe will make two large chicken salad sandwiches. You can definitely double or triple the batch if needed.
STEP ONE: In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, grapes, celery, and almonds.
STEP TWO: Stir in the mayonnaise, pepper, and celery salt until everything is evenly coated.
STEP THREE: Pop the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
STEP FOUR: Divide the chicken salad in half and add it to a croissant or slices of bread.
PRO TIP:
For an extra yummy option, toast your bread before adding the chicken salad.
How To Serve The Best Chicken Salad Recipe
Serve this classic chicken salad recipe on your favorite bread or croissant for a hearty lunch. If you are skipping the bread, you can try it on a bed of lettuce too. Add a handful of salty potato chips to the side of your plate for added crunch.
MORE SANDWICH RECIPES
Our tuna sandwich and egg salad sandwich recipes are two more classic sandwich ideas that are great to have on hand for a quick lunch.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: You’ll want to put any leftover sandwich mix in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for a couple of days.
IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing leftover chicken salad as it will become watery once thawed.
This delicious chicken salad sandwich recipe is the perfect kid-friendly lunch with so much great flavor. It’s packed with simple ingredients, all mixed with a creamy dressing that is quick to make and simple to customize to everyone’s tastes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep leftover chicken salad in the fridge?
This easy chicken salad will keep for up to two days in the fridge in an airtight container.
What kind of bread should I use for this recipe?
The sky is the limit for how you enjoy this flavorful chicken salad. Try croissants, rye bread, hoagie buns, pretzel buns, whole wheat bread, or sandwich bread. You can also try serving it in lettuce cups if you prefer to skip the bread.
What kind of chicken should I use for this recipe?
Any cooked, shredded chicken works well. Rotisserie chicken, baked or grilled chicken breast is the perfect choice for this recipe.
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Chicken Salad Sandwich
Easy and delicious, this classic chicken salad sandwich recipe is a yummy creamy and crunchy lunch favorite
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup grapes, quartered
- ¼ cup celery, sliced
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, grapes, celery, and almonds.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, pepper, and celery salt until everything is evenly coated.
- Pop the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Divide the chicken salad in half and add it to a croissant or slices of bread.
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Notes
- This recipe will make two large chicken salad sandwiches. You can definitely double or triple the batch if needed.
- For an extra yummy option, toast your bread before adding the chicken salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments
Toni Thomason says
What a great recipe that is so easy to make. It’s perfect for these hot summer days.
Treena says
This sandwich was a winner in my household. The grapes and almonds were a great addition compared to my boring chicken salad mix.
Gloria says
My favorite chicken salad sandwich recipe hands down!
Desi says
This is absolutely the BEST chicken salad recipe I’ve ever had. Even my kids love it.
Shauna says
This is my 1st time making chicken salad n this is a very yummy recipe. We cubed the chicken instead of shred n loved all the ingredients mixed together were so good. We will definitely make this again. Thank you for the recipe.