Chicken Salad Sandwich

Name: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 rib celery, finely diced; 2 tbsp finely diced red onion; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 slices bread or 2 croissants; Lettuce leaves, optional

2 servings15 min prep0 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chicken Salad Sandwich

Story updated September 18, 2026

Chicken salad sandwiches build on chicken salad's American origins, often linked to an 1863 Rhode Island hotel, and became a lunch counter and tea room staple by the early 20th century, prized for being both filling and refined.

Ingredients

Scale:· 2 servings

2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 rib celery, finely diced
2 tbsp finely diced red onion
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices bread or 2 croissants
Lettuce leaves, optional

Instructions

1In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and Dijon mustard.
2Stir everything together until evenly coated, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
3Taste and adjust the mayonnaise or seasoning as needed for a creamy, well-balanced texture.
4Spread the chicken salad generously onto bread or split croissants, adding lettuce if desired.
5Close the sandwiches, slice in half, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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