Best Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

This is the best chicken salad sandwich recipe that’s loaded with classic, creamy chicken salad with crunchy celery, bright dill, and tangy Dijon mustard, all served on your choice of croissants or soft rolls. You can even serve it over lettuce for a delicious salad!

I’m a big fan of chicken salad. Growing up, my mom made chicken salad quite a bit – usually with our chicken leftovers. All that shredded chicken, crispy celery, mayo, dill, and just a bit of mustard always made me so happy for lunch. Especially when she served it on rolls! Over the years, I continued to make chicken salad for myself, and my family loves this chicken salad recipe just as much as I do. So, today, I’m sharing my favorite chicken salad recipe with all of you. It’s so full of flavor and so, so easy to make. It’s the perfect recipe!

Best Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

This delicious chicken salad starts with shredded chicken – either fresh or leftovers. I combine it with crispy celery, mayonnaise, dill, and a bit of Dijon mustard. It’s a simple recipe with ingredients that work together to create so much flavor with very little effort. After I’ve made my chicken salad, I serve it over lettuce or as a sandwich on croissants or soft bread with a garnish of fresh chives for more bright flavor and a pop of color. It’s all done in minutes, and everyone always loves it. You can’t beat that!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s super easy to make.
• It only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
• It’s a classic chicken dish that everyone loves, even kids.
• It’s a versatile recipe that can be served over lettuce as a salad or on your choice of bread for a delicious sandwich!

Ingredients

This incredibly basic recipe only uses a few ingredients to make the best chicken salad sandwich. After that, just pair it with lettuce or your favorite rolls. That’s it!

• 2 cups precooked chicken, shredded, I used two boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boil in chicken stock or water. Or, sauté  in chicken stock or in oil or butter until no pink is inside and temperatures is at least 165 degrees.
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, you could use a light mayo but not fat-free
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, I used sea salt, kosher salt is good too
• 1/4 teaspoon black or white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried dill (This is optional but adds a great flavor) Fresh dill is great too. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons or however you want
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped to serve over the as a garnish and great flavor

How to Make The Best Chicken Salad Sandwich

Making this recipe is just about as easy as it gets. Simply combine everything and mix. That’s all there is to it. It’s quick, easy, and delicious.

1. Combine the shredded chicken, mayo, celery, mustard, salt, pepper, and dill in a large bowl.
2. Stir the ingredients to combine and add more salt and pepper if needed.
3. Top with chives and serve as sandwiches on croissants or soft bread or over lettuce.

Tips

• Shred your chicken while warm if possible. It makes it so much easier.
• Stir your ingredients thoroughly to ensure they’re well combined.
• For more flavor and texture, try toasting your bread before adding the chicken salad.

Substitutions and Variations

• You can use light mayonnaise in place of regular but don’t use fat-free.
• Try adding finely chopped onions to the salad for flavor and crunch.
• A little paprika works well in this salad.

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.

Freezer: Don’t freeze this chicken salad. The mayonnaise will break down and make a watery, grainy mess.

What to Serve with Chicken Salad

Serve this chicken salad on croissants or soft bread for a delicious sandwich or over lettuce as a salad or wrap. You can also serve it as-is with delicious pairings like:

• Crackers
• Pita chips
• Tortilla chips
• Pretzels

More Chicken Recipes

If you love chicken as much as I do, then I think you’ll like these recipes.

• Cheesy Italian Chicken Pasta Bake
• Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
• Pineapple Chicken Lettuce Wraps

FAQ

What is chicken salad?

Technically, chicken salad is any salad with chicken as a main ingredient. However, the chicken salad we all think of is made with white meat chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and pepper as a base. It can often contain hard-boiled eggs, onions, or pickles, as well.

How do you shred chicken? 

Remove any skin and fat from your chicken. Then, place the chicken – preferably warm – in a large bowl, and shred it with two forks or shredding claws. You can also use a hand mixer or stand mixer to shred hot or warm chicken.

Is it easier to shred chicken cold or warm? 

Warm or hot chicken is far easier to shred than cold chicken. When chicken is warm, the protein strands break apart easily, making shredding a breeze. By the same token, if you want to slice your chicken, you should do so when it’s cold.

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