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A Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Craving that Arby's chicken salad taste? This recipe delivers a fresh, homemade version that's even better! Made with juicy chicken, crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and pecans, all tossed in creamy mayo and served on your favorite bread. This isn't your grandma's chicken salad – it's a flavor explosion in every bite! Get ready to elevate your lunch game with this easy, 10-minute recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 372.8 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
A Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for A Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich

  • White Chicken Meat Packed In Water
  • Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup diced apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 1/2 cup halved red grapes
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Honey Wheat Bread
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomatoes

How to Make A Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich

  1. Cook or use 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated and no longer appears dry.
  3. Add 1/2 cup diced apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended), 1/2 cup halved red grapes, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Chop 1 hard-boiled egg and add it to the chicken salad mixture. Stir gently to incorporate.
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Add a dash of paprika or other spices for extra flavor.
  6. Spread the chicken salad onto your favorite bread (whole grain wheat recommended). Add lettuce and tomato slices.
  7. Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken salad sandwich!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

16g

Carbs

9g

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