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Chicken Salad Recipe: Perfect for Sandwiches or Salads

By Matt Price

Aug 18, 2024, Updated Mar 15, 2026

Delicious Chicken Salad Recipe for Sandwiches or Salads by Mr. Make It Happen

Introduction:

Chicken salad is a classic dish that’s both versatile and delicious. This recipe uses roasted chicken, which adds an extra layer of flavor and richness to the salad. Whether you’re serving it on a croissant for a fancy sandwich or enjoying it on a bed of lettuce, this chicken salad is sure to be a hit. Here’s how to make it:

I have included a recipe here for roasting your own chicken – as seen in this YouTube Video – https://youtu.be/ZoYljF4I5P0

However, the easier way is to grab a Rotisserie Chicken, and I am sure most will do just that, just like I did today, lol. You might also love my garlic parm chicken kebab.

Prepare the Chicken Salad:

• In a large bowl, combine the chopped roasted chicken with mayonnaise, sweet relish, and Dijon mustard.
• Add the finely diced celery, red onion, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
• Season the chicken salad with Old Bay seasoning, chicken bouillon powder (if using), all-purpose seasoning, and lemon zest. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. For best results, refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Remove skin, cartilage, and bones – then dice the chicken into your desired size pieces. Looking for more? Try my chicken pad thai. For another crowd-pleaser, check out my 30 minute chicken piccata. For another crowd-pleaser, check out my southwest chicken salad.

Next, dice the celery and onion. Once the prep is done, make your dressing. Season to taste and add in the celery and onion before finally folding in the diced chicken. Looking for more? Try my curry chicken and rice. Looking for more? Try my chicken and waffles. If you love this, you'll also enjoy my chicken marsala.

Assemble the Sandwiches (optional):

• Slice the croissants in half and lightly toast them if desired.
• Place a layer of lettuce on the bottom half of each croissant.
• Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad on top of the lettuce.
• Add tomato slices and crispy bacon if desired.
• Top with the other half of the croissant.

Tips for Success:

• Flavor Enhancements: For additional flavor, consider adding finely chopped apples or grapes to the chicken salad.
• Texture: If you prefer a chunkier texture, chop the chicken into larger pieces. For a smoother texture, you can shred the chicken.
• Make Ahead: The chicken salad can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

This chicken salad recipe is a fantastic way to use roasted chicken, providing a delicious, versatile dish that’s perfect for any meal. Whether you’re serving it in sandwiches or as a light salad, it’s sure to be a favorite. Enjoy! For another crowd-pleaser, check out my craving cajun cabbage? 1 skillet full. sensational flavors. For another crowd-pleaser, check out my 5 flavorful chicken breast marinades to keep dinner juicy & delicious. Looking for more? Try my secret to crispy oven wings in just 5 steps.

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Chicken Salad Recipe: for Sandwiches or Salad

Matt Price

Chicken salad is a classic dish that’s both versatile and delicious. This recipe uses roasted chicken, which adds an extra layer of flavor and richness to the salad. Whether you’re serving it on a croissant for a fancy sandwich or enjoying it on a bed of lettuce, this chicken salad is sure to be a hit.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Chicken Recipes, Favorites, Main Course, Salad, Sandwiches, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 5050 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the Roasted Chicken:

• ▢ 1 6-7 lb chicken or use a rotisserie chicken for convenience
• ▢ 1 onion sliced
• ▢ 2 lemons halved
• ▢ Fresh rosemary a few sprigs
• ▢ Fresh thyme a few sprigs
• ▢ Fresh sage a few leaves
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic smashed
• ▢ Salt and black pepper
• ▢ Garlic powder
• ▢ Onion powder
• ▢ Cayenne pepper optional, for a hint of heat
• ▢ Favorite poultry blend seasoning such as Herbes de Provence or a poultry seasoning mix

For the Chicken Salad:

• ▢ Chopped roasted chicken from the whole chicken, bone, skin, and cartilage removed
• ▢ 1 cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 tablespoon sweet relish
• ▢ 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ▢ ½ cup finely diced celery
• ▢ ½ cup finely diced red onion
• ▢ 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder optional, for extra flavor
• ▢ 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For Serving:

• ▢ Croissants for sandwiches
• ▢ Lettuce leaves
• ▢ Tomato slices
• ▢ Cooked bacon optional, for added crunch

Instructions

 

Prepare the Chicken Salad:

• In a large bowl, combine the chopped roasted chicken with mayonnaise, sweet relish, and Dijon mustard.
• Add the finely diced celery, red onion, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
• Season the chicken salad with Old Bay seasoning, chicken bouillon powder (if using), all-purpose seasoning, and lemon zest. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. For best results, refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
• Remove skin, cartilage, and bones – then dice the chicken into your desired size pieces.
• Next, dice the celery and onion. Once the prep is done, make your dressing. Season to taste and add in the celery and onion before finally folding in the diced chicken.

Assemble the Sandwiches (optional):

• Slice the croissants in half and lightly toast them if desired.
• Place a layer of lettuce on the bottom half of each croissant.
• Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad on top of the lettuce.
• Add tomato slices and crispy bacon if desired.
• Top with the other half of the croissant.

Notes

Tips for Success

• Flavor Enhancements: For additional flavor, consider adding finely chopped apples or grapes to the chicken salad.
• Texture: If you prefer a chunkier texture, chop the chicken into larger pieces. For a smoother texture, you can shred the chicken.
• Make Ahead: The chicken salad can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 5050kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 556gSaturated Fat: 162gPolyunsaturated Fat: 127gMonounsaturated Fat: 243gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 466mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 230IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

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