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Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe

Ever since Chick-fil-A discontinued their beloved chicken salad sandwich, fans have been searching for ways to recreate it at home. This recipe brings back that creamy, savory, slightly sweet joy that used to grace their menu.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Calories: 392
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (cooled)
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 –2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of garlic powder optional
  • Whole wheat bread
  • Green leaf lettuce

Method
 

  1. Start by chopping your cooked chicken into small pieces. Whether you use leftover chicken, rotisserie, or even grilled, make sure it’s cooled before you start. If you have a food processor, you can pulse the celery first to finely chop it, then add the chicken for a few more pulses. Avoid overprocessing to keep a nice texture.
  2. Place the chopped chicken and celery in a mixing bowl. Add the sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and chopped eggs. Season it with salt, pepper, and a hint of garlic powder if you’d like a slightly garlicky undertone. Mix until everything is evenly coated and combined.
  3. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to meld together. When ready, toast your bread slices, layer in fresh green lettuce, and pile on the chicken salad. Serve as a sandwich, or enjoy it as is!

Notes

  • For a sweeter touch, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.
  • Not a fan of sweet relish? Swap it for dill pickle relish for a tangy twist.
  • Toasted croissants are a decadent bread choice if you want an upgrade.
  • Add finely diced onion or chives for more flavor depth.
  • To make it low-carb, serve in lettuce cups instead of bread.