Chicken Salad Sandwich
This Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe is a solid go-to when you need something quick, easy, flavorful, and versatile enough to work for lunch, meal prep, game days, or casual hangouts. Every bite gives a nice combo of creamy and crunchy textures, and everything comes together fast in minutes, and even disappears faster once served. It's very crowd-friendly, and if you've got extras, they store well in the fridge. You can even use leftover chicken from dinner to repurpose it into this chicken salad, and it'll still be great—no waste, no fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup celery chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ tablespoon celery seeds
- Salt and pepper
To serve:
- 4 burger buns
- Tomatoes
- Lettuce
- Red onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, onion powder, celery seeds, salt, and pepper.¼ cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ tablespoon celery seeds, Salt and pepper
- Stir in the chopped chicken, dried cranberries, celery, and green onions until well coated.1 ½ cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, ½ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup celery, 2 tablespoons green onions
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
- Place lettuce on each burger bun, spoon over the chicken salad, and add tomato and red onion slices if desired.4 burger buns, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Red onions
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Notes
- Start with Cooked Chicken: Use fully cooked chicken breast for best results. If you’re using leftovers or rotisserie chicken, remove any skin and chop it finely.
- Aim for Even Pieces: Chop your chicken, celery, and onions into similar sizes for consistent texture in every bite.
- Use a Mix of Yogurt and Mayo: Adding yogurt lightens things up, while the mayo adds classic creaminess—adjust the ratio to suit your preference.
- Try Different Add-Ons: Feel free to mix in extras like chopped apples, grapes, fresh herbs, chives, walnuts, or even a little hot sauce if you want some heat.
- Let It Rest: Chilling the salad in the refrigerator helps the flavors meld and makes the mixture easier to scoop onto buns.
- Go Fresh on the Toppings: Crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and red onions add crunch and freshness that balance the creamy filling.
- Choose the Right Bread: Soft burger buns work well, but croissants or toasted sourdough can take it up a notch.
- Taste Before Serving: After chilling, give the salad a final stir and taste—sometimes it needs just a little more salt or a dash of mustard.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 383mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
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