Best 20 Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes
Chicken salad sandwiches are a classic lunchtime favorite, and for good reason. They're easy to make, portable, and absolutely delicious. Plus, there are endless variations on the classic recipe, so you can find one that's perfect for your taste.
This article features three of our favorite chicken salad sandwich recipes. The first is a classic chicken salad sandwich with mayonnaise, celery, and onion. The second is a more modern take on the classic, with avocado and bacon. And the third is a Greek-inspired chicken salad sandwich with feta cheese, olives, and tomatoes.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy a delicious and satisfying chicken salad sandwich. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!
CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
These classic chicken salad sandwiches are open for interpretation. Depending on your level of prep, you can create them using either home-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store. From there, the creativity is all up to you. Make them yours, make them delicious, make them again!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread. Spread mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
This chicken salad sandwich recipe is perfect to serve when you want to "show off" a little. It features an interesting blend of chicken, nuts, cranberries, curry and other ingredients. I mix it up the night before so the flavors meld. -Carole Martin, Coffeeville, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apple, cranberries, mayonnaise, walnuts, celery, lemon juice, onion and curry powder. Place lettuce on croissants. Top with chicken salad mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 41g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
These sandwiches are always welcome at lunchtime around our house. Sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans are nice additions to ordinary chicken salad. -Carol Alexander, Midland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the mayonnaise, onion salt, garlic salt and paprika; add to chicken mixture and mix well. Serve on lettuce-lined rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT SANDWICHES
Parmesan cheese and dill make this the most incredible chicken salad I've ever tasted. For the no-cook version, use canned chicken. These sandwiches are a simple entree to serve at parties, showers or picnics.-Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over chicken mixture; mix well. Spoon chicken salad onto croissant bottoms. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts :
WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
"Autumn is apple-picking time here in New Jersey, so with such an abundance of that delicious fruit, it just seemed natural to toss a chopped apple into my chicken salad," relates Karen Small from Maple Shade.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread about 1 cup chicken salad over four slices of bread,. Top with lettuce if desired and remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 48g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
Finger sandwiches are always popular for English-style tea or for gatherings. These chicken-apple-walnut sandwiches are unbelievably cheap, tasty, and easy to make with a food processor.
Provided by Isara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine chicken, apple, walnuts, mayonnaise, basil, dill, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are blended together.
- Spread chicken mixture onto bread and place a slice on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices and mixture. Cut sandwiches into quarters and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
TEA ROOM CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
I just had these at a tea room and they were so yummy!
Provided by Godiva Goddess
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add cucumber, dill, cilantro, chives, and almonds and combine. Add chicken and combine thoroughly with dressing.
- Create sandwiches with your bread; cut sandwiches into fourths.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
STRAWBERRY CHICKEN SALAD FOR SANDWICHES
One of my favorite lunch salads has strawberries, pecans, and poppy seed dressing. I thought those ingredients sounded great for a chicken salad sandwich. Try this delightful chicken salad on a croissant or served on a plate with crackers.
Provided by Tammy Lynn
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and poppy seeds together in a medium bowl. Add chicken, strawberries, pecans, celery, green onions, parsley; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 859.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 73.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 428.1 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
RANCH CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Tender chopped chicken and crunchy celery and red pepper are given a creamy coating of ranch dressing and sour cream in this recipe from Bobbie Scroggie of Scott Depot, West Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, sour cream, lemon juice and pepper. Stir in the chicken, celery, red pepper and onion until combined. Spoon 1/3 cup onto each bun bottom; top with lettuce and tomato. Replace bun tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CUCUMBER CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Dress up chicken salad with crunchy cucumber and dill for a summery sandwich that's ready in just 10 minutes. If you're watching salt, omit it from each handheld to save 295 mg per serving. -Eva Wright, Grant, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place lettuce and tomato on bun bottoms; top with chicken salad. Replace bun tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRUNCHY CHICKEN APPLE SALAD SANDWICHES
This is a great sandwich to have for a light lunch , even kids will like it. I found this in a Canadian living mag. last year and just found the recipe again in a box of papers. Hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
Provided by bigbadbrenda
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 12 square, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour water in pan to 3/4 in and bring to simmer.
- Add chicken , cover and poach over med/low heat for about 12 -15 minutes.
- Put on a plate and refrigerate till cool enough to handle. Then finely dice.
- In a bowl stir all remaining ingredients including the chicken.
- Butter the bread with the softened butter and spread 1 slice with the mixture. Top with remaining slice of bread. Trim the crust and cut the sandwich into triangles or squares for little hands.
- If you want to make ahead , place on a baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth and cover tightly with plastic wrap for up to 24 hours.
TOASTED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
I love chicken salad sandwiches. For this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. The chicken is tossed with avocado oil mayonnaise, capers and dill relish, then layered on crusty bread with sliced radishes and butter lettuce. You can vary the flavor by adding herbs or some finely diced roasted red peppers. -David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery, green onions, mayonnaise, capers and juice, relish, salt and pepper., Brush 1 side of each bread slice with butter. In a large skillet, toast bread, buttered side down, in batches, over medium heat until golden brown. To assemble sandwiches, place 10 slices bread toasted side down. Layer with lettuce, radishes and chicken salad; top with remaining toast slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Cubed cooked chicken speeds assembly of these cute and filling chicken salad sandwiches. Dressed up with cranberries and served in dinner rolls, they're ready in no time in Sandra Sprinkle's Anniston, Alabama kitchen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Stir in Miracle Whip. , Cut tops off rolls; hollow out each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Line each with a lettuce leaf; fill with chicken salad. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
I think this is the best cashew chicken salad sandwich recipe around. It's good for you and quick to make, and it has wonderful flavor. -Peggi Kelly, Fairbury, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, cashews, apple and cucumber. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir into chicken mixture. Serve on rolls, with lettuce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHICKEN NIçOISE SALAD SANDWICHES
Taking a hint from French tuna salad, these chicken hoagies are a culinary creation.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In medium bowl, gently mix all ingredients except 1/2 cup of the dressing, the rolls and romaine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut slit in top of each roll, being careful not to cut all the way through. If necessary, remove excess bread from interior of each to allow room for filling.
- Stuff each roll with 1/4 cup lettuce and rounded 1/2 cup chicken mixture. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BARBECUED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
An impromptu picnic inspired this BBQ chicken salad sandwich. An instant summertime favorite, these dressed-up sandwiches have become a mainstay at our house. -Linda Orme, Battleground, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish; add barbecue sauce. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate overnight., Grill chicken, covered, over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Cool; cover and refrigerate chicken until chilled. , Chop chicken; place in a large bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt and pepper flakes. Serve on rolls with tomato and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Chicken No-Cook Picnic Quick & Easy Yogurt Lunch Mayonnaise Curry Lettuce Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder in medium bowl. Mix in chicken and green onions. Season chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper. Divide chicken salad and lettuce among each pita half. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.
MOM'S CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, prepared ranch dressing, dry ranch mix and dill weed.
- Gently mix in cooked chicken, almonds, grapes and celery.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve on croissants.
TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 3 cups chicken salad
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl mix chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, and tarragon until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in grapes and pecans. Chill for at least one hour. Check seasoning again and adjust, if desired. The chicken salad can be made at least 24 hours in advance. Scoop chicken salad onto a slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread. Cut off crusts, then cut sandwich into desired shape (rectangles, triangles, or rounds).
CASHEW AND CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, lunch, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except bread, and mix well. Refrigerate to blend flavors, if desired, for several hours or up to a day. Spread equally on 2 slices of bread; top with 2 remaining slices, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 232 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Start with high-quality chicken. Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs that are fresh or thawed.
- Cook the chicken to perfection. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough, so cook it just until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Shred the chicken into small pieces. This will help to incorporate it into the salad and make it easier to eat.
- Use a variety of ingredients in your salad. This will add flavor and texture and make your salad more interesting.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chicken salad, so feel free to customize it to your liking.
Conclusion:
Chicken salad sandwiches are a classic lunchtime favorite. They're easy to make, portable, and can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch, give chicken salad sandwiches a try.
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