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chicken salad sandwich

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Admin

Here’s a classic, delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe β€” creamy, crunchy, satisfying, and perfect for lunch, picnics, or meal prep. You can keep it simple or dress it up with extra flavors.


πŸ₯ͺ Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ingredients (Makes 3–4 sandwiches)

Chicken salad:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
    (rotisserie chicken works great!)

  • 1/3–1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but great)

  • 1 rib celery, finely diced

  • 1–2 tbsp diced red onion or green onion

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional add-ins (choose any):

  • 1/4 cup sliced grapes (red or green)

  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/4 cup chopped apples

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

  • Fresh dill or parsley

  • A pinch of paprika

For assembling:

  • 4 slices of bread or 2 croissants (toasted optional)

  • Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)

  • Tomato slices (optional)


⭐ Instructions

1. Make the chicken salad

  1. In a bowl, combine:

    • Chicken

    • Mayonnaise

    • Dijon

    • Celery

    • Onion

    • Lemon juice

    • Salt & pepper

  2. Mix until creamy. Add extra mayo if you prefer it smoother.

2. Taste and adjust

  • Add more lemon for brightness

  • Add salt/pepper as needed

  • Stir in optional extras if you like (grapes, nuts, dill, etc.)

3. Assemble

  • Place lettuce on bread or croissant.

  • Scoop a generous amount of chicken salad on top.

  • Add tomato slices if using.

  • Close and serve.


πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Chill the chicken salad 30 minutes for best flavor.

  • Use toasted sourdough or buttery croissants for a gourmet version.

  • For lighter sandwiches, replace half the mayo with Greek yogurt.

  • Store leftover chicken salad up to 3 days in the fridge.


If you want, I can give you versions like:
πŸ₯‘ Avocado chicken salad
πŸ— Buffalo chicken salad
🍍 Hawaiian sweet chicken salad
πŸ‡ Chicken salad with grapes & pecans

Just tell me!

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