Chicken Salad Sandwich (2024)

Easy and delicious, this classic chicken salad sandwich recipe is a yummy creamy and crunchy lunch favorite

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Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe Ingredients
Simple Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe Substitutions And Additions
How To Make Chicken Salad Sandwich
How To Serve A Chicken Salad Croissant
Chicken Salad Croissant Storage
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Salad Sandwiches
FAQs On How To Make Chicken Salad Sandwich
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This classic chicken salad sandwich recipe offers the perfect balance of ingredients. 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 Recipe Ingredients

This chicken salad recipe is a delightful medley of flavors and textures.

Together, they create a perfectly balanced, satisfying sandwich that combines savory, sweet, creamy, and crunchy elements in every bite.

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

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.

Simple Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe 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 Chicken Salad Sandwich

All the fresh ingredients come together in your mixing bowl. Once everything is combined and chilled, you are set to make your tasty sandwich.

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 A Chicken Salad Croissant

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.

Pack the chicken salad in a lunchbox with some whole-grain crackers, carrot sticks, and a fruit cup for a well-rounded, satisfying lunch.

The subtle sweetness of iced tea, whether black or herbal, pairs wonderfully with the chicken salad’s flavors, providing a refreshing beverage to accompany your meal.

What Goes Best With Chicken Salad?

A green salad, raw veggies, or a handful of potato chips would be perfect with chicken salad.

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Chicken Salad Croissant Storage

Whether you’re planning to make it ahead or looking for ways to enjoy the leftovers, we’ve got you covered.

MAKE AHEAD: If you’re looking to get ahead of the game, you can absolutely prepare this chicken salad in advance.

Simply follow the recipe instructions, then store the salad mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to enjoy it, assemble your sandwiches.

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.

Why You’ll Love These Chicken Salad Sandwiches

EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE: This recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. With readily available ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can create a gourmet-quality sandwich without the fuss.

FLAVORFUL FUSION: The combination of tender, shredded chicken with the creamy mayonnaise-based dressing results in a harmonious blend of flavors. The sweetness of grapes and the crunch of almonds add layers of taste and texture that make each bite a delightful surprise.

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.

FAQs On How To Make Chicken Salad Sandwich

Is chicken salad better cold or warm?

Chicken salad is traditionally served chilled, and we think it tastes the best this way.

How do you keep chicken salad sandwiches from getting soggy?

The best way to avoid the bread getting soggy is to add a layer of lettuce between the bread and chicken salad.

Is chicken salad healthy?

Chicken salad is fairly healthy, with plenty of protein and veggies. The mayo does impact how healthy it is, though.

How many calories are in a chicken salad croissant?

There are approximately 470 calories in a chicken salad on a croissant.

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How to Make Chicken Salad Sandwich

5 from 8 votes

Easy and delicious, this classic chicken salad sandwich recipe is a yummy creamy and crunchy lunch favorite

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 2

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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.

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