Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich
Make this copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe for an amazing lunch or quick dinner! Toasted bread, hearty lettuce, and creamy chicken salad come together for an amazing experience in every bite.
If you've ever found yourself craving Chick-fil-A on a Sunday or just want an affordable and delicious alternative, this homemade sandwich is the perfect recipe!
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Quick Look: ~Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
- 👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4
- 📊 Calories: ~410 kcal per serving
- 🥣 Ingredients: chicken, eggs, celery, relish, mayo, whole wheat bread
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy, great for meal prep
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make: This sandwich comes together in just a couple of minutes, making it perfect for a filling lunch or a quick dinner on busy nights.
Simple Ingredients: A short and simple ingredient list means that this dish is packed with satisfying flavor without too much prep or ingredient gathering.
Just Like CFA: When made properly, this recipe turns out JUST like Chick-fil-A's signature chicken salad!
Can't get enough homemade sandwich options? Try my Ciabatta Chicken Sandwich or these High Roller Pinwheel Sandwiches!
Ingredients Needed
- Cooked Chicken: This is a great way to use leftover chicken, or you could grab a rotisserie chicken from the store.
- Celery: Adds a bit of refreshing crunch.
- Mayonnaise: Use real mayo.
- Sweet Relish: The key ingredient that makes this chicken salad taste just like Chick-fil-A's.
- Boiled Eggs: Make this chicken salad hearty and filling.
- Whole Wheat Bread: I think whole wheat bread works best for these sandwiches, but use whatever kind of bread you prefer.
- Lettuce: Any leafy lettuce you prefer.
How to Make this Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad
- Step 1: Add chicken, celery, relish, eggs, mayo, and salt and pepper to a food processor.
- Step 2: Pulse 3 or 4 times or until the mixture is your desired consistency. Don't blend all the way to avoid a mushy texture.
- Step 3: Evenly divide the chicken salad mixture onto pieces of toasted wheat bread.
- Step 4: Top with a slice of lettuce, then slice into halves and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- This copycat chicken salad recipe can be made without a food processor, but it will require fine and careful chopping of the ingredients for the best texture.
- If you don't have leftover chicken and don't want to use rotisserie, bake a couple of chicken breasts at 400 degrees F for around 20 minutes.
- Don't like wheat bread? You can also use another type of bread like brioche, sourdough, or even a croissant to make these chicken salad sandwiches.
- Leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.
Recipe FAQ's
One of the key ingredients is the sweet pickle relish, which provides that tangy and sour flavor with a bit of unique sweetness. A finer texture with even pieces is also helpful for achieving the Chick-fil-A signature.
If your chicken is warm, it may release some juices into the chicken salad. The celery may also leak some liquid--gently pat it dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture.
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Copycat Chicken-Fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken I use a rotisserie
- 1/3 cup celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- 2 hard boiled eggs roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- lettuce
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Instructions
- Add the chicken, celery, relish, eggs, mayo, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse 3-4 times or until mixture reaches desired consistency. If you pulse too much, it will become mushy. see notes
- Divide the mixture evenly onto toasted wheat bread.
- Add some leafy lettuce place the other toasted bread on top and serve!
Notes
- If you don't have a food processor, chop the chicken, celery, and eggs finely and add them to a bowl.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
