Best 12 Copycat Chicken Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect chicken salad. From classic mayonnaise-based variations to refreshing yogurt-marinated options, our collection of recipes caters to every palate. Discover the secrets to achieving a creamy, flavorful, and satisfying chicken salad that will elevate your lunch spreads, picnics, and potlucks. Embark on this delectable adventure and let your taste buds experience the harmony of succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COPYCAT CHICKEN SALAD



Copycat Chicken Salad image

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and your family will love it. The sweet pickle relish gives it its signature taste. I like to use a thick, crusty oat bread for this sandwich. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 hard-boiled large egg, cooled and minced
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
2 romaine leaves

Steps:

  • Mix the first 7 ingredients; stir in chicken. Line 2 slices of toast with lettuce. Top with chicken salad and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 1386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

COSTCO CHICKEN SALAD COPYCAT



Costco Chicken Salad Copycat image

Number Of Ingredients 10

Rotisserie chicken (1/2 bird)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
4 stalks celery, chopped finely
1/3 cup sweet onion, chopped finely
Salt 1 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Parsley
White vinegar - 1 tbsp

Steps:

  • 1. Remove chicken from the bones - remove the skin as well (not great in this salad) 2. You will use about 1/2 of the chicken from a Costco rotisserie chicken. You want to chop it up finely - I used a food chopper, and it worked great. 3. Chop celery and sweet onion very finely - again, I used a food chopper. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, sugar, lemon juice, parsley, and vinegar. 5. Combine chicken, celery, and onion in a large bowl. 6. Fold in the dressing and combine together. 7. Refrigerate a few hours for best results!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD (HOUSTON'S COPYCAT)



Chinese Chicken Salad (Houston's Copycat) image

This is such a unique salad with an incredible mix of flavors. If you are not already a salad-lover, then you will be soon after trying this recipe.

Provided by Miss V

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups mixed salad greens
1 large carrot, julienne cut
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1/2 cup lime juice
7 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons honey mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons hot water
4 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lime dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, carrots, sliced chicken and tortilla strips.
  • Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the salad to 4 salad plates.
  • In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well.
  • Drizzle each salad with the peanut sauce and serve.

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN SALAD (FRED MEYER DELI COPYCAT)



Gorgonzola Chicken Salad (Fred Meyer Deli Copycat) image

This is an exact copycat recipe of the totally easy and delicious Chicken Gorgonzola Salad available in the Fred Meyer Deli case (recipe deciphered by Bitchin' Vittles.) It's a light, flavorful summer salad that is sure to be a huge hit at your next potluck, BBQ or family get together!

Provided by Faux Chef Lael

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb penne pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (to taste)
2 cups red grapes (seedless, sliced in half)
4 green onions (thinly sliced)
1/3 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup gorgonzola (crumbled)
1 cup mayonnaise (for best results, use a quality brand like Best Foods)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (you may use apple cider vinegar, but rice vinegar is better here)
3 tablespoons white sugar (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (regular table salt will be TOO SALTY)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, NOT al dente. You don't want it to be too gummy or too mushy. Drain in a colander and run COLD water over until it's completely cold. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with lemon pepper. "Grill" the chicken breasts by whatever method you prefer. You may use a panini type grill, a barbecue grill, or simply bake in the oven. Your cooking times will vary based on your method, but just make sure the breasts are fully cooked by reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees, or when the juices run clear. Allow the chicken pieces to cool until you can handle them. Slice the chicken thinly, then cut slices in half so they are bite-sized. Spread out to cool completely while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing ingredients (mayo, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper) into the bowl and whisk until incorporated.
  • After the chicken and pasta are completely cooled, add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • TIPS: If the salad is too stiff after prolonged refrigeration, you can make it creamy again by stirring in a tiny bit of olive oil, milk or warm water. Gorgonzola cheese is similar to bleu cheese, but slightly milder. It is an acquired taste for some people, so feel free to use more or less to taste. I use MORE! For best results, don't substitute or omit ingredients. I usually try doing things to lower fat or calories, but in this case, the results will NOT be the same.

PANERA BREAD ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD - COPYCAT



Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad - Copycat image

Chicken, romaine, cilantro, almonds, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, and an Asian sesame vinaigrette. Mmmmmmm! From America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 wonton wrappers
canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 cups loosely packed bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
3 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (grilled and sliced thin)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup canola oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Cut the wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Heat about 2 inches of canola oil to 365° in a heavy skillet. Fry the wonton strips in the oil until they are crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 5 minutes, toss them around, and then toast for 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • To make the dressing, in a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the oil. Use a wire whisk to blend well and then slowly drizzle in the oil to create an emulsion.
  • To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, cilantro, fried wonton strips, chicken and dressing.
  • Transfer to plates and top with the sesame seeds and almonds.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD (COPYCAT PANERA) RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (Copycat Panera) Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-10966

Number Of Ingredients 23

CHICKEN MARINADE:
1 bag pre-washed romaine lettuce
1 bag pre-washed baby spinach
4 medium chicken breasts
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar (or agave nectar, or honey)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
DRESSING:
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat until
golden brown
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
SALAD TOPPINGS:
Chopped cilantro
11 ounce can mandarin oranges packed in water or 100% juice (rinse in water if packed in syrup)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Baked or fried wonton strips
Sesame seeds

Steps:

  • CHICKEN: Whisk together chicken marinade ingredients, and marinate chicken for 15 minutes. Grill, or cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet until done, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. DRESSING: Bring vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat, then add in the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool. Combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients in a jar, and shake to combine. Divide lettuce and spinach between four plates. Top with sliced chicken, salad dressing, and toppings.

EARL'S COPYCAT SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD & PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE



EARL'S COPYCAT SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD & PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Chicken     Vegetable     No-Cook     Vegetarian

Yield 4 meal servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

CAJUN CHICKEN:
2 whole chicken breasts cut in half
vegetable oil
favourite chili powder
PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup each: fresh peanuts, vegetable or peanut oil and fresh lime juice (2 limes)
1/2 Tbl peanut butter
1 tsp each sugar and soy sauce
1 small clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
2 Tbl lime zest (2 limes)
SALAD:
1 cup fresh dates, chopped into 1/4" pieces
2 small corn tortillas*
vegetable oil for deep frying
7-8 cups each mixed greens and chopped Romaine lettuce
1 cob corn (or 3/4 cup corn kernels)
vegetable oil
14 oz can (398 ml) black beans, well rinsed and well drained
1 avocado
3/4 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • CAJUN CHICKEN: Rub chicken breasts all over with vegetable oil; sprinkle chili powder liberally on both sides. Grill over medium-high heat or broil until done. Set aside. Slice diagonally into 1/4" wide slices. PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE: Process ingredients in a small food processor until almost smooth. There should be tiny chunks of peanut and lime. SALAD: Up to one day ahead: 1) prepare deep fried tortilla pieces: slice tortillas into pieces 1/8" wide and 1" long. Heat oil in a small pot or skillet to 375 degrees. Drop tortilla pieces in batches; drain on paper towel; sprinkle on salt (may be kept loosely covered at room temperature for 1 day)(coarsely crushed tortilla chips or purchased deep fried chow mein noodles may be substituted) 2) grill corn: rub corn with vegetable oil; place over medium-high grill. Cook, rotating until lightly brown tinged. Remove kernels. (May be chilled until using.) To assemble salad, place lettuces in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to lightly coat. Add corn, dates and black beans and half the feta cheese and tortilla piece into lettuces; gently toss. Divide lettuce mixture between 4 dinner plates. Thinly slice avocado and divide between 4 plates, placing on the side. Top each salad with crumbled feta cheese, tortilla pieces, chicken pieces and chopped peanuts, if desired.

COPYCAT SUBWAY® ORCHARD CHICKEN SALAD SUB



Copycat Subway® Orchard Chicken Salad Sub image

I found this recipe when I was looking for this recipe or one close to it. I tried this at Subway and really liked it. Subway always uses light Mayo. In this recipe the salt and pepper are optional. Use more or less mayo to suit your own taste and the same with the fruits. I like to add a few more fruits. There is no cook time unless you are cooking your chicken for this recipe. I use left over or canned.

Provided by KGCOOK

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups red apples, chopped small
1/2 cup sliced celery, diced small
4 cups cooked chicken, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup golden raisin (to your taste)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (to your taste)
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or enough to taste)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
salt and pepper
lettuce, shredded
2 (6 inch) rolls
sliced tomatoes (optional)
sliced red onion (optional)
cheese slice, your choice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl toss apples, celery, raisins, cranberries and chicken.
  • Season with celery salt, salt and pepper to taste and mix.
  • Stir in mayonnaise.
  • Slice a 6 inch roll in half.
  • Add 2 heaping tablespoons chicken salad to bottom slice of roll and spread.
  • Add your toppings.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN COPYCAT)



Moroccan Chicken Salad (California Pizza Kitchen Copycat) image

Had this last week at CPK and just had to figure out how to make it. I think this is pretty close! It's delicious nevertheless.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butternut squash, diced
1 (8 ounce) can beets, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 hard-boiled egg, diced
1 avocado, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup dates or 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced
1/4 cup girard's champagne dressing
1/4 cup roasted almonds
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the spiced chicken: combine coriander and cinnamon with olive oil to make a paste. Spread on chicken breasts with a bbq brush or fingers; cook chicken in pan or grill (I used my Foreman grill and it worked well) until fully cooked. Let chicken cool and slice.
  • While chicken is cooking, roast diced squash in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes (I used my toaster oven).
  • Toss all other ingredients together with the champagne dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken & almonds.

ZESTY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD - STARBUCKS COPYCAT



Zesty Chicken and Black Bean Salad - Starbucks Copycat image

I've created my favorite Starbucks salad at home! I can enjoy it any time and not pay the high price! Enjoy!

Provided by thatgirlcancook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 hearty salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 teaspoons double concentrate tomato paste (in the tube)
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
6 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons minced basil leaves
salt and pepper
4 cups cooked quinoa
8 cups mixed salad greens
20 grape tomatoes
2 cups black beans, divided
1 cup roasted corn, divided
1 cup jicama, julienned and divided
1/2 cup feta cheese, divided
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, sliced

Steps:

  • Place first 7 ingredients into a cruet or shaker.
  • Shake until well blended. Set aside.
  • Divide quinoa onto individual plates or bowls.
  • Divide salad greens and layer on top of quinoa.
  • Divide tomatoes, black beans, corn, jicama, and feta cheese on top of each salad.
  • Layer sliced chicken breast on top.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing.
  • Enjoy!

COPYCAT WENDY'S CHICKEN/PECAN SALAD



Copycat Wendy's Chicken/Pecan Salad image

I don't know if Wendy's still serve this, but the spring of 2010 I got hooked on them, and with them costing almost $5 each I thought I'd better start making my own. As a matter of fact I ate them as my evening meal almost daily and lost alot of weight. I buy a pomegrannette/blueberry vinegarette dressing to use on it. ...

Provided by gaynel mohler

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-3 c spring mix lettuce greens ( sold in salad section )
1/2 small unpeeled red apple, chunked
1 Tbsp heaping, feta cheese crumbles
1 Tbsp craisins
1 Tbsp chopped toasted pecans
1 oz grilled chicken breast, cut up bite size ( i have used tyson's pre-cooked) in the fresh meat section

Steps:

  • 1. Layer items in your salad bowl in order given,
  • 2. Heat chicken before adding to salad
  • 3. add pomegranete vinegarette dressing, toss and enjoy

TRADER JOE'S KALE AND BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD WITH CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Trader Joe's Kale and Broccoli Slaw Salad with Chicken Copycat Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by MaryEllen

Number Of Ingredients 16

SWEET and SPICY DRESSING:
5 cups kale, finely chopped
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
3 cups broccoli slaw
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1 cup chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, plus more for garnish
1 cup plain, fat-freefree Greek yogurt
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all of the Sweet and Spicy dressing ingredients into a big bowl. Mix with a whisk. Taste and season accordingly. Set aside. Assemble the salad. Toss chopped kale, broccoli slaw, and green cabbage together. Add in the chicken, the cranberries, and the sunflower seeds. Drizzle the dressing on top and toss it all together. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes or so to allow kale to soften. This recipe originally appeared on Snack Therapy as Kale and Broccoli Slaw Salad with Chicken: Copycat Recipe.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise. Look for a brand that is made with real eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of fillers or additives.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as carrots or radishes.
  • To make the salad even more flavorful, add a tablespoon or two of chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or chives.
  • If you like a sweeter salad, add a teaspoon or two of honey or maple syrup.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or greens, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion:

Copycat Chicken Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Copycat Chicken Salad a try.

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