Copycat Arby’s Chicken Salad
Recreate the Copycat Arby’s Chicken Salad at home with tender chicken, crisp apples, juicy grapes, celery, and crunchy pecans in a creamy dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a light, refreshing meal.
4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 8 ounces cooked chicken breast cubed
- 8 ounces mayonnaise
- 2 ounces celery finely chopped
- 2 ounces pecans chopped
- 4 ounces red apples chopped (preferably Red Delicious or Honeycrisp)
- 4 ounces red seedless grapes chopped
For Serving
- 4-8 slices honey wheat bread or bread of choice
- 2-4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Begin by finely chopping the cooked chicken, celery, pecans, apples, and grapes into uniform, bite-sized pieces. This ensures that every bite contains an even distribution of flavors and textures.
Combine the Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped chicken, celery, pecans, apples, and grapes. Pour in the mayonnaise and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated. If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding more mayonnaise to achieve the desired creaminess.
Assemble the Sandwich
- Lay a lettuce leaf on one slice of honey wheat bread, then spoon a generous portion of the chicken salad mixture onto the lettuce. Top with another slice of bread and gently press down to hold the sandwich together.
Serve and Enjoy
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately. This chicken salad can also be served on a croissant, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens for a low-carb option.
Notes
To make this Copycat Arby’s Chicken Salad gluten-free, simply substitute:
- Bread: Use gluten-free bread, wraps, or lettuce cups.
- Mayonnaise: Ensure the brand used is certified gluten-free.
- Pecans: While naturally gluten-free, check for cross-contamination if using pre-packaged nuts.