Better Than Arby's Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistibly creamy and crunchy "Better Than Arby's Chicken Salad Sandwiches" recipe! Packed with tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp celery, and nutty pecans, this homemade chicken salad is a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. A touch of honey, fresh parsley, and a zesty lemon dressing take it to the next level. Perfectly nestled on buttery croissants or your favorite sandwich bread with a crisp romaine lettuce leaf, these sandwiches come together in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy days or casual gatherings. Skip the drive-thru and savor this fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make alternative that’s guaranteed to outshine the original!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.75 cups Red grapes, halved
- 0.5 cups Celery, finely diced
- 0.5 cups Pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Green onion, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Croissants or sandwich bread
- 4 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, mayonnaise, red grapes, celery, pecans, green onion, and parsley.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken salad and gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preferences.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (Optional but recommended.)
Step 6
To assemble the sandwiches, place a romaine lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant or bread slice.
Step 7
Spoon the chicken salad generously onto the lettuce and top with the other half of the croissant or bread.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (557.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1442.9 |
| Total Fat 89.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2122.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 143.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.3g | |
| Protein 23.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 197.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1084.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories