Copy Panera Chicken Salad Sandwich Original
Recreate the beloved Panera Chicken Salad Sandwich at home with this easy, delicious copycat recipe! Featuring tender shredded chicken, juicy red grapes, crisp celery, and a touch of tangy red onion, this sandwich achieves the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The creamy dressing—a blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey—ties it all together, making each bite irresistible. Served on hearty multigrain bread with fresh leaf lettuce, this sandwich is a wholesome, satisfying lunch option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or craving a homemade upgrade of a café favorite, this Copy Panera Chicken Salad Sandwich is guaranteed to delight.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (halved) Red grapes
- 1 stalk (finely chopped) Celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 4 slices Multigrain bread
- 2 leaves Leaf lettuce
Directions
Step 1
Start by shredding or dicing the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the halved red grapes, finely chopped celery, and diced red onion to the mixing bowl with the chicken. Stir gently to combine.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 6
Lay out the slices of multigrain bread. Place a leaf of lettuce on two of the slices.
Step 7
Spoon the chicken salad evenly over the lettuce and spread it out gently. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
Step 8
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately. Customize with additional toppings if preferred, such as sliced avocado or tomato.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (763.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1930.3 |
| Total Fat 107.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g | |
| Cholesterol 404.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2584.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 104.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.8g | |
| Protein 129.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 196.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 567.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories