Liven up your lunch with this tasty Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe, tender chicken mixed with onion, celery, egg, and relish on top of a buttery baked croissant roll.
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Finding a good chicken salad recipe is like finding a great pair of blue jeans. It is something you can use all the time, for lots of different purposes. And it’s very comforting. I’ve found a Southern Chicken Salad recipe that is all of these things. Whether you want to make it ahead of time for lunches throughout the week, bring it with you on a picnic or serve it to friends and family during a party, this Chicken Salad Recipe will always be there for you. Just like your favorite pair of jeans!
Chicken Salad
One of the key ingredients that makes this a Southern Style Chicken Salad Sandwich is the bread we are putting it on. I think that bread is one of the most important (and often most overlooked) ingredient in any sandwich. For this recipe, we love to use a soft, buttery, croissant roll. Just thinking about biting into that fresh, cold chicken salad surrounded by all that soft buttery goodness makes my mouth water!
Another question some people may have about chicken salad is whether or not to use egg. Some people like to make their Chicken Salad Recipe with Egg and some don’t. We love to use egg in our recipe. It gives it that extra protein and soft texture that just tastes perfect on a warm summer day.
One final note before we get the recipe. What is the best way to cook chicken for a chicken salad sandwich? It just depends on your preference. Some people like to like to saute it with some chicken broth in a skillet. Some like to boil it. We love to cook our chicken in our Instant Pot! When cooking chicken in an Instant Pot, you can always be sure it will be cooked consistently and come out super tender!
While this recipe makes enough Chicken Salad for about four sandwiches, you could always double the ingredients to make more if need. Also, don’t forget to add the salt and pepper to taste. For recipes like this, the right amount of salt and pepper can make all the difference.
Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sandwich Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped or shredded
- 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons diced celery (about 1 stalk)
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 hard boiled egg
- salt and pepper
- 4 croissants
- fresh spinach or lettuce (optional)
Chicken Salad Sandwich Instructions:
- Cook chicken. We love to use our Instant Pot for recipes like this, one chicken breast 1 cup of water and 10 minutes on high pressure is all you need!
- Peel the egg and discard the shell. Dice the egg, using a slicer.
- In a mixing bowl, add chicken, red onion, celery, relish, mayonnaise, egg and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Add spinach or lettuce to a croissant and top with chicken salad and serve.
- Makes enough for 4 sandwiches.
Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
Liven up your lunch with this tasty Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe. Tender chicken mixed in with lots of goodies on top of a buttery baked croissant roll.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked and chopped or shredded
- 3 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons diced celery about 1 stalk
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 hard boiled egg
- salt and pepper
- 4 croissants
- fresh spinach or lettuce optional
Instructions
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Cook chicken. We love to use our Instant Pot for recipes like this.
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Peel the egg and discard the shell. Dice the egg, using a slicer.
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In a mixing bowl, add chicken, red onion, celery, relish, mayonnaise, egg and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
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Add spinach or lettuce to a croissant and top with chicken salad and serve.
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Makes enough for 4 sandwiches.
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