Tastes Like Chick Fil a Chicken Salad Sandwich
Bring the beloved flavors of a Chick-fil-A classic to your own kitchen with this "Tastes Like Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich" recipe! Packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy diced celery, and a touch of sweetness from pickle relish and powdered sugar, this chicken salad delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Sandwiched between buttery rolls or flaky croissants with crisp green leaf lettuce, this recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, picnic, or meal prep. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ultimate homemade replica for fans of Chick-fil-A’s signature taste. Prepare to savor every bite of this easy, crowd-pleasing sandwich!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup Diced celery
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 pieces Buttery sandwich rolls or croissants
- 4 large leaves Green leaf lettuce
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, and sweet pickle relish.
2. Add the powdered sugar, salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly combined and the chicken salad is creamy.
3. Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasonings if necessary (you can add more salt or pepper based on your preference).
4. Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
5. Meanwhile, lightly toast the buttery sandwich rolls or croissants if desired, for extra flavor and structure.
6. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a large leaf of green lettuce on the bottom half of each roll or croissant.
7. Scoop about 1/2 cup of the prepared chicken salad onto the lettuce. Spread it evenly.
8. Place the top half of the roll or croissant over the chicken salad to complete the sandwich.
9. Serve immediately or wrap tightly for a perfect on-the-go meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 716 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
