Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

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This skinny chicken salad was so easy to make and was completely guilt-free! It tastes great on it's own or in a sandwich!

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Whenever I am trying to eat healthier, I always have the hardest time finding something to eat for lunch. This chicken salad was so easy to make and was completely guilt-free!

Serves: 4

Skinny Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

This skinny chicken salad was so easy to make and was completely guilt-free! It tastes great on it's own or in a sandwich!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup red grapes halved
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices of bread / or sandwich thins
  • 4 lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, cranberries and pecans.

  • Fold in greek yogurt and lemon juice.

  • Add garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix until well combined.

  • Spread chicken salad onto bread or a sandwich thin.

  • Top with salad and another slice of bread or half of a sandwich thin.

Nutrition

Calories: 379 kcal · Carbohydrates: 41 g · Protein: 32 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 61 mg · Sodium: 372 mg · Potassium: 436 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 13 g · Vitamin A: 1882 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 142 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Supplies needed for this recipe:


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  1. Allison says:

    Has anyone figured out the WW points for this?

  2. Ang says:

    Does this really only make one sandwich like the recipe says? I was just trying to figure out how much to purchase to make these for my family... Thanks!

  3. Monique says:

    Super yummy! Thank you.

  4. Cyd says:

    Hi Angela. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. This recipe makes 4 sandwiches.

  5. Cyd says:

    Just click on the MAGIC button under the picture, then click on NUTRITION in the upper left side of the screen. This will give you all of the Nutritional Information on this recipe.

  6. Susan says:

    Calories please.

  7. Cyd says:

    Hi Susan, Just click on the MAGIC button under the picture on the post, then click on NUTRITION in the upper left side. It will give you all of the nutritional information on this recipe. Have a great day!

  8. Erika says:

    I cannot find the magic button. I’m not seeing it in my screen.

  9. Cyd says:

    Hi Erika. We lost most of our Magic Buttons when we updated our site. Here is the link for the nutritional information on this recipe.https://www.myrecipemagic.com/skinny-chicken-salad-sandwiches-2502162519.html

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FAQs

What's the ingredients for chicken salad? ›

Image of What's the ingredients for chicken salad?
Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world. Owing to the relative ease and low cost of raising chickens—in comparison to mammals such as cattle or hogs—chicken meat and chicken eggs have become prevalent in numerous cuisines.
Wikipedia

What is chicken salad dressing made of? ›

Most chicken salad dressings are a combination of mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The rest of the flavor for this dish comes from ingredients like celery and fresh herbs.

Why did Chick-fil-A stop selling the chicken salad sandwich? ›

Speaking with Today, a representative for Chick-fil-A stated, "We know that many of our customers loved our Chicken Salad, but we have also heard from guests that they are looking for new tastes and fresh flavors on the menu in our restaurants." The desire for novel flavors seems a bit overstated, considering that ...

Does chicken salad chick use mayonnaise? ›

All white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, & our secret seasoning.

What are the best ingredients to put in a salad? ›

leafy greens such as romaine, arugula, kale and spinach. whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice and bulgur. chopped or shredded vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, cabbage, and beets.

What's the difference between mayonnaise and mayo dressing? ›

Salad dressing is made with the same basic ingredients as mayonnaise. However, it has more water by weight than oil. It is also sweeter than mayonnaise, usually with high fructose corn syrup.

What are the three basic types of salad dressing? ›

In Western culture, there are three basic types of salad dressing: Vinaigrette; Creamy dressings, usually based on mayonnaise or fermented milk products, such as yogurt, sour cream (crème fraîche, smetana), buttermilk; Cooked dressings, which resemble creamy dressings, but are usually thickened by adding egg yolks and ...

Why did Chic Fil A change their name to Chick-fil-A? ›

The capital 'A' stands for Grade A top quality, and it feeds into everything we do. It all began with our founder, S. Truett Cathy, naming his restaurants after his famous signature Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich (also known as the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich).

Why doesn't Chick-fil-A use mayo? ›

Although the previous answers are okay…the fact is that restaurant or industrialized mayonaise does not spoil that fast…it has preservatives on it, mostly for a food safety reason. However, mayo does make a bun soggy. Chick-Fil-A's operations just does not set itself up that way.

Why is opening a Chick-fil-A so cheap? ›

Chick-fil-A mandates its franchisees to be “hands-on” operators, meaning they oversee the daily operations of their restaurants without the burden of royalties or marketing fees to the parent company. This model enables Chick-fil-A to maintain competitive prices while passing on savings directly to customers.

What kind of bread does Chicken Salad Chick use? ›

Options include White, Wheatberry & Croissants. Availability varies by location.

What kind of chicken does Chicken Salad Chick use? ›

Our chicken salads are made fresh in-house every morning using premium chicken tenderloin, sweet and savory ingredients, and our secret blend of spices and seasonings—you won't find frozen or packaged around here.

What is the main ingredient of a salad? ›

Pieces of vegetables, fruits, eggs, or grains mixed with a sauce. Garden salads use a base of leafy greens such as lettuce, arugula or rocket, kale or spinach; they are common enough that the word salad alone often refers specifically to garden salads.

What are 5 types of other ingredients that can be used for salads? ›

They add different flavours, crunch, texture and colour. Also, simple fruit salad can be served during a meal or as a sweet after a meal. You can use a range of fruit in season. You can use a range of other ingredients in salads, including: ▪ meat ▪ fish ▪ seafood ▪ nuts ▪ cheese ▪ olives ▪ eggs ▪ pasta ▪ rice.

How good is homemade chicken salad good for? ›

It's tempting to stir up a big batch so that we can enjoy leftovers for a few days. But how long is it safe to keep chicken salad on hand? The short answer is to store chicken salad in a sealed container in the fridge or cooler for no more than four days.

What are the ingredients in the body of a salad? ›

The base includes various types of lettuce, greens, romaine, etc. The body is usually a protein like chicken or ham. The dressing can be either a mayonnaise base or vinaigrette. The Garnish is often parsley, basil, chives or olives - something to compliment the colors in the salad.

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