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Chicken Salad Sandwich

Name: Chicken Salad Sandwich with Fried Chicken Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cooked fried chicken patties; 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped; 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled; 8 slices wheat bread; 4 leaves lettuce

This chicken salad sandwich combines crispy fried chicken patties with a tangy, creamy filling made in a food processor. It's a quick homemade version of Chick-fil-A's beloved discontinued sandwich.

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Total

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

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Ingredients

4 cooked fried chicken patties
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
8 slices wheat breadoptional
4 leaves lettuceoptional

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Instructions

1
Roughly chop the four cooked chicken patties.
2
Add the chopped chicken, celery, sweet relish, and mayonnaise to a food processor.
3
Pulse the mixture 6 to 7 times until combined but still slightly chunky.
4
Add the hard-boiled eggs one at a time, pulsing for 10 seconds after each addition.
5
Serve the chicken salad on wheat bread with lettuce to assemble the sandwiches.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pulse ingredients in the food processor rather than fully blending to maintain texture and avoid a paste-like consistency.
Use fresh fried chicken patties or reheat store-bought ones for the best crispy-to-creamy contrast.
Chop celery and pickles finely before processing so they distribute evenly throughout the salad.
Assemble sandwiches just before serving to prevent bread from becoming soggy from the mayo-based filling.

Substitutions

Sweet pickle relish → dill pickle relish (for a tangier, less sweet flavor)
Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt mixed with mayo (for lighter, tangier result)
Hard-boiled eggs → omitted (if allergic; salad will be slightly less rich)
Wheat bread → croissants or sourdough (for different texture and flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; assemble sandwiches fresh to prevent bread from becoming soggy.

Equipment

food processor

Common Questions

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of fried patties?

Yes, rotisserie chicken will work, though it lacks the crispy texture that defines this recipe. Shred about 2 cups of cooked chicken meat as a substitute.

How do I store leftover chicken salad?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble sandwiches fresh to keep bread from getting soggy.

What bread works best?

Wheat bread is specified in the recipe, but white bread, sourdough, or croissants also work well. Choose sturdy bread that won't fall apart with the creamy filling.