Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHendel'sChicken Salad Recipe

Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Hendel's
Time30m
Serves4

grilled chicken breast, celery, candied pecans, onions, mayo, croissant

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Ingredients

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Salad Components

Dressing

Serving

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any desired spices. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Once done, remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.

Salad Assembly

  1. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    While the chicken is resting, chop the celery and onion into small pieces. If the pecans are not already candied, you can make candied pecans by toasting them in a pan with a little sugar until they are caramelized.

  2. 3

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled chicken, chopped celery, chopped onion, and candied pecans. Mix gently to combine.

Dressing Application

  1. 4

    Add Mayonnaise

    Add the mayonnaise to the bowl of mixed salad ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve on Croissants

    Slice the croissants in half and fill each half with the chicken salad mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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