Kneaders Copycat Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

Our Kneaders copycat chicken salad sandwiches recipe is a great replica of our favorite chicken salad recipe. It is perfectly creamy and is seasoned wonderfully to make a great homemade chicken salad sandwich.

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One thing I can’t stand about chicken salad is when it is dry, and our Kneaders copycat chicken salad sandwiches recipe is far from. Between the mix of sour cream and mayo, this rotisserie chicken recipe will be plenty moist!

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With our Kneaders copycat recipe, you can make it up ahead of time and build your tasty sandwich when you are ready to eat! I actually prefer it slightly chilled so I love preparing this ahead of time and having it on a busy week night.

Even though this is an easy recipe to make up, it is one of my favorites, especially when you pair it with tasty and fresh bread. Sometimes I even pick up bread from Panera Bread before dinner.

You can make our chicken salad recipe with our Olive Garden fresh garden salad copycat recipe, citrus berry salad, or keep it simple and make up some air fryer frozen french fries. Or if you are super hungry, you can do both a salad and fries. Life is all about balance right. 😉

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Ingredients You Need to Make Our Kneaders Copycat Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe:

  • White vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour cream
  • Celery stalks
  • Green onion
  • Boneless, skinless, cooked chicken breasts, shredded

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How To Make Our Kneaders Copycat Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe:

Are you ready to make the easiest recipe for lunch or dinner? If so, start by making sure you have your chicken cooked and shredded beforehand.

PRO TIP: Skip making the chicken and grab yourself a rotisserie chicken and just pull the chicken off and shred it with a fork.

Then, in a medium mixing bowl, combine together the white vinegar, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and sour cream to create the base for the chicken salad.

Now, in a separate bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, chopped celery stalks, and chopped green onion.

After you have the chicken, celery, and green onion all mixed together, pour the mayonnaise mixture over top and mix it until everything is well combined.

Add more salt or pepper depending on your personal preference, and then cover the chicken salad and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours, or even overnight for the best result.

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Once the chicken salad has gotten a chance to chill, scoop it onto your favorite buns or rolls and enjoy!

To Make This Homemade Chicken Salad Recipe You Will Need:

  1. Mixing bowls (medium and large – THESE are great to use!)
  2. Spatula
  3. Serving spoon

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Perfectly Flaky Croissants

You can have a wonderful chicken salad recipe, but what you serve it on can be just the added flavor and texture you need to make this recipe out of this world.

I have always loved serving chicken salad on croissants. Between the tasty buttery, flaky layers, and the creamy chicken salad, it is the perfect combination.

You can make great croissants at home with Sally’s Baking Addiction’s blog on how to make croissants. However, they are pretty time consuming to make. So, if you aren’t looking to do that, I tend to just grab some from my local grocery store’s deli, slice them and load it up with the tasty chicken salad.

I promise you cannot go wrong. Either way you are going to have a wonderfully delicious sandwich.

Notes For The Best Chicken Salad Recipe

  • This recipe is so easy to throw together! You can even make it earlier in the day and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
  • If you feel like the salad is a little dry, add equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • If you want more crunch, chop up some sliced almonds and add them in!
  • Sliced grapes can add a wonderful flavor addition as well.
  • A diced apple is also super tasty in chicken salad if you want to change it up a little bit.

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Serves: 8

Kneaders Copycat Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

This copycat Kneaders Chicken Salad Sandwiches make a perfect summertime meal when you are in a hurry!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded

Instructions

  • Mix vinegar, salt, pepper, mayonnaise and sour cream together.

  • Mix the celery, green onion and chicken in separate bowl.

  • Mix all ingredients together. Let set overnight or for a few hours for the best flavor.

  • Serve on buns or rolls.

Notes

  • This recipe is so easy to throw together! You can even make it earlier in the day and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
  • If you feel like the salad is a little dry, add equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream until it reaches the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 236 kcal · Carbohydrates: 5 g · Protein: 16 g · Fat: 17 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 69 mg · Sodium: 374 mg · Potassium: 336 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 308 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 49 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls

  • spatula

  • Serving Spoon

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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  1. monsterscircus says:

    Nice and easy recepie, it sounds good iaith the chicken and celery! i must be better to use the celery, it's rarely that I remeber their excistence, and that too bad, cause they are quite cute. Have a wonderful Day and thank you for the inspiration

  2. clskip says:

    How is the chicken cooked?

  3. Julia@SouthernColor says:

    This looks delicious!! Chicken salad is one of my favorite things for lunch!

  4. emmalee says:

    Just a little tip- I used to work at Kneaders, and they also have Water Chestnuts and Dill Weed in the chicken salad. It'll taste good without it, but the extra crunch is my favorite part!

    @clskip, Kneaders just boils the chicken, but you could use the grill or the canned chicken. We would boil it so we could cut big chunks.

    Happy cooking! :D

  5. Ysquare Chan says:

    How did you prepared the chickens? Did you marinate it beforehand?

  6. Six Sisters says:

    Hi!

    I just boiled my chicken breasts in water without marinating them, but you could cook them anyway you would like. Thanks!

  7. Six Sisters says:

    Hi!

    I just boiled my chicken breasts. Thanks!

  8. Sandy Ang says:

    i always make sandwiches for june picnics so thanks for the recipe

  9. Debra Kapellakis says:

    mmmmm...

  10. 0a0064e8-d4cd-11e1-9328-000bcdcb471e says:

    I made this yesterday, boiled the chicken, and used plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream. VERY GOOD chicken salad - thanks!!

  11. Aaron and Carrie Collette says:

    This was delicious! Thank you for sharing. It is excellent with the dill weed in it. I also added a couple handfuls of almonds and threw them in the food processor for about 30 seconds. I added about a cup of finely shredded carrots as well. Be sure to add the carrots last and don't over stir or else your chicken salad will look a little too orange. :) Amazing!

  12. Emily @ RemarkableHome says:

    I like Kneaders but haven't had their chicken salad. I'll have to give it a try but I've never found a recipe I like better than the one I use which contains soy sauce. You can find it on my blog if you'd like to give it a try! It's fantastic!

  13. Leslie Seror says:

    I made this the other day and it was delicious! I usually just toss chicken, mayo, chopped onion, salt and pepper...so your recipe was a little something different and it was yummy :) Thank you.

  14. gtarchik says:

    I would love to see the recipe on your blog but tried to find it and couldn't.

  15. Nicole Romano says:

    Try adding walnuts for extra crunch and flavour

  16. Nicole Romano says:

    Try adding walnuts for extra crunch and flavour

  17. Sara says:

    I remember years ago Kneaders put grapes in their chicken salad. When did they stop doing this??

  18. Laurel says:

    Thanks for the recipe! If I use canned chicken, how many cans would you use?

  19. Six Sisters says:

    Maybe 2 or 3 of the 12.5 ounce cans of chunk chicken breast.

  20. Nicole Ingersoll says:

    The dill made a wonderful difference...thanks :)

  21. Tracy says:

    Is dill weed just a spice?

  22. Cyd says:

    Yes, you find it on the spice aisle.

  23. Jeni says:

    For the mayonnaise would you use Hellman's type mayo not Miracle Whip? Silly question!

  24. Cyd says:

    Or Best Foods or even store brand works great! Hope this helps!

  25. Leslie Day says:

    How much dill weed? Jar or fresh?

  26. Cyd says:

    We just used the dill weed from the spice aisle at the grocery store.

  27. Tracey says:

    How much dill weed and water chestnuts?

  28. Aly says:

    This recipe tastes great when you add craisins in it or put generous amount if cranberry sauce on the sandwich.

  29. Sharon says:

    1. How many cups of chicken would you say is in one recipe? 2. What would be the most economical way to prepare this for 130 adults?Thank you!Sharon

  30. Cyd says:

    I would say around 3-4 cups chicken in each recipe. Depending on how big your servings are or the size of your roll/buns will determine how many servings you will get. You should easily be able to get 10 servings. To feed 130 you will need to make multiple batches. You can make it ahead of time. Store in the fridge for a few days, or you can freeze it if you need to make it earlier than that. Here is another one of our chicken salad recipes that serves about the same amount of people. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/moms-chicken-salad-sandwiches/Best of luck feeding the masses. :)

  31. Tamie says:

    We had this for dinner tonight - so good! I cut the recipe in half and it served three adults with leftover for another sandwich. I toasted the bread with some butter and olive oil in a pan first, which was really good. We served it with some garlic green beans. Thank you, this one is a keeper!

  32. Cyd says:

    Hi Tamie. We are so glad you liked our Six Sisters copycat Kneaders Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe. It's always a favorite. We often serve it at Baby showers/Bridal showers. Thanks so much for stopping by!

  33. Sharon says:

    Thank you Cyd!

  34. Tiffanee says:

    I don't have mayo could I use miracle whip instead?

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Kneaders Copycat Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

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What is chicken salad sandwich made of? ›

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In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, vinegar, and dill together. Add the chicken, celery, grapes, and red onion. Mix well. Scoop the chicken salad onto halved croissants and top with lettuce.

Why did Chick-fil-A stop selling chicken salad? ›

The decision to remove Chicken Salad from the menu was a difficult one,” Chick-fil-A said via email to TODAY.com at the time. “We know that many of our customers loved our Chicken Salad, but we have also heard from guests that they are looking for new tastes and fresh flavors on the menu in our restaurants.”

Does chicken salad chick use mayonnaise? ›

When our Original Chick, Stacy, set out in search of the perfect chicken salad, she found that the only two key components anyone could agree on were chicken and mayonnaise. From there, she developed recipes to please every palate, everything from the traditional to the savory, fruity, and spicy.

How do you keep chicken salad sandwiches from getting soggy? ›

Toast the bread, and then spread a thin layer of mayo onto each half. Now lay down your chicken salad and other ingredients. Ironically, chicken salad contains mayo, yet we're using mayonnaise to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. It works because it creates a moisture barrier.

What makes the Chick Fil A chicken sandwich? ›

A boneless breast of chicken seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips.

Why is it so cheap to own a Chick-fil-A? ›

Startup costs for Chick-fil-A franchises are relatively low. That's because, unlike other franchises, Chick-fil-A actually purchases the real estate and all of the equipment required to open the business, and then leases them to you via monthly rent payments.

What side dish is Chick-fil-A discontinuing? ›

In March, Chick-fil-A said that it planned to stop serving the side salad in an effort to streamline its menu. "In an effort to simplify and refresh our menu, we made the difficult decision to remove the Side Salad from our menus earlier this month," the chain said.

Why did Chick-fil-A stop selling coleslaw? ›

"But as our sales volumes grew, it just wasn't feasible to keep adding to the menu without taking anything away." Chick-fil-A cut cole slaw from the menu in January to make room for a new "superfood" side of kale and broccolini in a maple vinaigrette dressing.

What bread does chicken salad chick use? ›

Options include White, Wheatberry & Croissants.

What type of chicken does chicken salad chick use? ›

CSC does not use chicken breast. They use tenderloins, and the strands of meat are shorter than in the chicken breast, so this way, your delicious chicken salad has a better texture. Celery is chopped super fine, so you don't get large pieces. Also, dry Ranch salad dressing mix adds a unique flavor.

Does chicken salad chick make their chicken salad daily? ›

We know that chicken salad is a fan favorite – and we don't disappoint! Our chicken salads are made daily in-house from premium white meat, fresh ingredients, and our special blend of seasonings.

What not to do when preparing chicken salad? ›

Overcooked or dry chicken

To ensure that your chicken salad tastes the way that it should, you should avoid using overcooked or dry chicken in your recipe.

Why does my chicken salad taste so bland? ›

How to make chicken salad taste better. The secret ingredient you should be adding to your chicken salad is pickle juice (via Cookies and Cups). You can (and should) add chopped pickles for extra tang and crunch, but if you like to keep things simple, just a splash or two of the pickle juice will do.

Is chicken salad actually healthy? ›

Chicken salad is rich in lean protein and a decent source of iron. Depending on what other ingredients it contains, it might also provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Still, using ingredients such as mayonnaise or serving the salad on a croissant adds calories and fat.

What are the components of a chicken sandwich? ›

  • Bread. The bread you choose will bring your sandwich together. ...
  • Cheese. Cheese is a great addition to chicken. ...
  • Toppings. Lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles are standard for chicken sandwiches, but you can definitely shake this up. ...
  • Sauces. The right sauce will bring your chicken sandwich together.

What's the difference between mayo chicken and chicken sandwich? ›

The sauces on the McChicken® Sandwich and the Mayo Chicken are different. We use "Sandwich sauce" on our McChicken® Sandwich and "Cool Mayo" on our Mayo Chicken.

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