Chicken, mayonnaise, a few add-ins and some seasonings come together to create a creamy salad or filling for a homemade chicken salad sandwich or wrap!
Chicken Salad Ingredients
Chicken: I most often use rotisserie chicken, but leftover chicken of almost any kind, including grilled chicken, can be used. If using canned chicken, mix all ingredients except the chicken in a bowl and then gently fold in the drained canned chicken. Add-ins: Since this is a classic chicken salad recipe, I add celery for crunch and green onion for flavor. Dressing: Mayonnaise adds a creamy texture, while simple seasonings add flavor.
Variations
Add dill or other fresh herbs. Lighten it up a bit by replacing half of the mayo with Greek yogurt. Change the flavor by adding ranch dressing. Dress it up with add-ins like chopped apples, grapes, or chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
How to Make Chicken Salad
Prepare this classic chicken salad recipe in just 15 minutes with only a few simple ingredients. You can also bake chicken breasts or thighs. Once cooked, shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and cool it before using it in this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken salad sandwich recipe can be served on any type of bread, including a croissant. I love to lightly toast the bread. Serve it with crackers for snacking. Spoon it over greens or into lettuce leaves to make lettuce wraps.
Storing Leftovers
Refrigerator: Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before serving. Freezer: Prepared chicken salad doesn’t freeze well however, to prep ahead, dice the chicken and freeze it it. When ready to make the salad, combine the thawed chicken with the remaining ingredients below for a quick lunch! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
