This Chick fil A Chicken Salad is an absolute favorite! It’s so easy to make and tastes just like the original! 

 

 

All those tender chunks of Chick-fil-A chicken mixed with crunchy celery, creamy mayonnaise, tangy sweet pickle relish! So good!

And with a bit of hard-boiled eggs? 

It’s simple. It’s easy. It’s gonna be your new favorite!

This Chickfila chicken salad is super easy to make, requiring just a food processor and a few ingredients.

You can use either original or grilled Chick fil A chicken breasts. You pick your favorite! Or use a good rotisserie chicken!

The sweet pickle relish is so good with the savory chicken.

It’s a great way to use leftover chicken, turning it into a completely new meal.

This Chickfila chicken salad recipe is perfect for meal prep. It keeps well and can be made ahead of time!

 

 

Does Chick fil A Have Chicken Salad Sandwiches?

Chick-fil-A used to offer chicken salad sandwiches on their menu, and they were really popular! 

At least at my house they were! 

But then they discontinued them. Sob! Why are the best things no longer available?

Seriously! My favorite places are always messing with my beloved items. Oh well!

Luckily, you can recreate the magic at home with this easy recipe!

 

 

What Ingredients Are in Chick fil A Chicken Salad

Here’s the ingredient lists for a copycat chick-fil-a salad you’re going to love!

You can get everything except the chicken from the grocery store.

• Chicken Breasts (original or grilled): For best results, use signature chicken from the fast food chain. If you don’t have access, grab a rotisserie chicken
• Celery: Chop the celery into small pieces.
• Sweet Pickle Relish: Love the flavor of sweet relish with the chicken!
• Mayonnaise: Creamy mayo will hold everything together.
• Hard-Boiled Eggs: Finely chopped so it’s evenly through the whole salad.

Pro Tips: 

• Use high-quality mayonnaise for the creamiest texture and best flavor. 
• You can use rotisserie chicken if you want too!
• If you prefer dill relish, you can swap it. It’s just not the original.
• Chicken nuggets or grilled chicken breasts would work in a pinch too.

 

 

How to Make Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad

This copycat chicken salad is the real deal! And it’s probably even easier than you’re thinking!

1. Combine chicken pieces in the food processor along with the chopped celery, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle relish.
2. Pulse a few times to combine. Then add the hard-boiled eggs one at a time.
3. Done!

Pro Tip: Don’t over-process the ingredients; a few pulses should do. 

 

 

Is Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Gluten-Free?

Yes, this copycat Chick Fil A chicken salad recipe is naturally gluten-free. Yay!

It doesn’t have any wheat-based products. But you should always double check ingredients. 

You never know! Sometimes companies get crazy!

Check for certified gluten-free if you’re allergic.

And then if you’re putting it on a sandwich, you’ll obviously want to get gluten free bread.

 

 

Can You Make Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Ahead of Time?

Absolutely you can make this famous chicken salad ahead of time! 

Have it taste just like the real thing, but the next day!

Actually making this chicken salad ahead of time means the flavors are better combined. 

Simply prepare the salad, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Done!

Enjoy it within 2-3 days for best results.

The original recipe will definitely be one you’ll want to add to your recipe book!

 

 

How to Store Leftover Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad

You definitely need to store your homemade original Chick-fil-A chicken correctly. 

You want this official recipe to stay fresh and delicious. 

Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. 

It should stay good for up to 3 days. 

Then serve with a clean spoon and keep it away from the heat. That’ll help it stay the best.

 

 

Can You Freeze Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad?

I definitely don’t recommend freezing this original Chick Fil A chicken salad.

The mayonnaise and eggs in the salad can separate and become watery when thawed. Blah. Believe me. Blah.

You want fresh flavors and fresh ingredients. So store it in the refrigerator or eat it fresh.

If you know you can’t eat it all, try making smaller amounts.

 

 

What to Serve with Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad

This homemade version of chicken salad can be served so many ways!

• Fresh Bed of Lettuce: For a low-carb option, serve the chicken salad over a bed of fresh lettuce.
• As a Sandwich: Scoop it onto whole wheat or white bread.
• With Crackers: Serve it with a side of your favorite cracker.
• In a Wrap: Wrap it up in a flour tortilla with some fresh greens for a quick and easy lunch.

And here are some great side dish options if you’re looking for some:

• Easy Creamed Corn
• Strawberry Banana Peach Smoothie
• Heavy Cream Pasta
• Fruit Salad with Watermelon
• Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
• Hot Dog Bun Garlic Bread
• Bacon Wrapped Crackers
• Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• French Fried Onions Gluten Free
• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
• Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes

 

 

What Bread is Best for Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad

The best bread for this great recipe depends on your personal preference.

But here are some options I love:

• English Muffin
• Sandwich Roll Recipe
• Rolled Oats Bread
• Mashed Potato Bread Recipe
• Store Bought Croissant
• Classic White Bread

Choose the one that best suits your taste, or mix it up depending on what’s available at home!

That’s what’s so great about copycat recipes. You can really make them your own!

 

 

Is Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad Healthy?

This homemade Chick-fil-A chicken salad can be part of a healthy diet for sure!

Just eat it in moderation. Actually, that’s pretty good advice for anything.

It has protein from the chicken and eggs. Which your body needs, if you didn’t know!

And you’ve got celery and relish too which both have full nutrition that your body needs.

Mayonnaise is pretty high in fats though. So if you’ve got low calorie needs, you may want to watch that.

For a healthier version, you can substitute regular mayo with a low-fat or yogurt-based alternative. 

Though I really don’t feel like it’s necessary.

Of course, I’m giving some pretty general nutrition advice. If you really need help, talk to your doc!

 

 

Enjoy making your very own Chick-fil-A Chicken Salad at home! 

Eat it as a hearty sandwich, a light salad, or a simple snack! Yum!

 

 

 

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