Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Special RestaurantChicken Salad Recipe

Chicken Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Served on your choice of White, Wheat or Rye bread.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Salad

Bread Choices

Method

Prepare Chicken Salad

  1. 1

    Shred the Chicken

    Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, chopped red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.

  3. 3

    Stir Well

    Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the chicken is evenly coated with the mayonnaise mixture.

  4. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Choose Bread

    Select your choice of bread: white, wheat, or rye.

  2. 6

    Spread Chicken Salad

    Spread a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture onto one slice of your chosen bread.

  3. 7

    Top with Bread

    Place another slice of bread on top to create a sandwich.

  4. 8

    Repeat for More Sandwiches

    Repeat the process for additional sandwiches if needed.

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