This Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe brings the classic sandwich back to your kitchen! Creamy, crunchy, and super simple to throw together.
Author’s Notes
The Sandwich I Still Think About!
Before Chick-fil-A discontinued their chicken salad sandwich, it was my go-to order. Yep, I really am a chicken salad girl through and through.
I loved their chicken salad; it was evenly creamy, flavorful, and simple. I was so sad when it left the menu! But, lucky for us, they shared the original recipe, and this copycat version tastes just like it. Plus, it’s truly so straightforward to make at home!
Between this sandwich, their famous sauce, their crunch salad, and the discontinued coleslaw I just shared… you’ve basically got a full Chick-fil-A feast right in your home!
Why This Recipe Works
This copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe captures everything that made the original so good. It is creamy from the mayo and hard-boiled eggs. There is a little crunch from the celery. The sweet pickle relish adds just the right flavor pop. Best of all, it comes together in minutes using a food processor!
Ingredients In Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe
- Chicken: Use Chick-Fil-A filets straight from the restaurant, rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled, or store-bought grilled chicken.
- Celery: Fresh, firm stalks add the best crunch and flavor.
- Sweet pickle relish: Use a good, sweet relish; It is satisfying to Heinz.
- Mayonnaise: Use high-quality mayo for the best flavor.
- Hard-boiled eggs: Adds creaminess and richness that sets this salad apart.
Storage
This Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe gets better as it chills. You can make it up to 2 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It is not recommended to freeze since mayo and eggs can separate.
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Rosemary Chicken SaladTips For The Best Texture
Follow these tips to get the Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe just right:
- Do not overprocess. This chicken salad should be slightly chunky, not a puree.
- Use chilled ingredients. Cold chicken and eggs help everything blend well without turning to mush.
- check the seasoning and adjust. Add more relish if you like it sweeter, or a pinch of salt to bring everything together.
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Salad Recipe Serving Ideas
- Spoon it onto a croissant for a classic lunch
- Pile it onto sandwich bread or slider buns
- Serve with crackers as a party dip
- Wrap it in lettuce leaves for a lighter option
- Stuff into pita pockets or serve in a wrap
