Best 4 Copy Panera Chicken Salad Sandwich Original Recipes
If you are a fan of Panera Bread's Chicken Salad Sandwich and would like to recreate it at home, then this article is perfect for you. This comprehensive guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and essential tips to help you make a delicious copycat version of the iconic sandwich. Get ready to indulge in a flavorful and satisfying lunch or snack that will surely be a hit with your family and friends.
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NAPA ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD (PANERA COPYCAT)
If love the chicken salad at Panera Bakery, you are going to adore this homemade version of their Napa almond chicken salad. The chicken salad is covered in a creamy mayo dressing for one of the best sandwich fillings you'll find!
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course Salad Sandwiches
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the salt, lemon pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Rub the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken breasts. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken breasts, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side, until the breasts are golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Let the chicken breasts cool. Then, chop into small small chunks.
- In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together. Add in the chicken, celery, grapes, and almonds.
- Spread an even amount of chicken salad on 4 slices of bread. Top with tomato slices, lettuce, and the other slice of bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1509 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COPYCAT PANERA BREAD NAPA ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Copycat Panera Bread Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich is one of my favorite light lunches. Made with grapes, almonds and celery, it's seriously quick and easy to make and a great way to repurpose leftover chicken!
Provided by Jessy Freimann
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400. Line a sheet pan with a silicone line or foil. If using foil, spray with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts onto the pan. Lightly sprinkle with lemon pepper and a bit of salt (to taste).
- Bake for 25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Cool the chicken and chop.
- Add the chicken into a large mixing bowl.
- Add all the other ingredients and mix everything until well combined. Taste for seasoning and add more if necessary.
- Place the first piece of bread on the cutting board.
- Add the lettuce and then the tomatoes onto the bread.
- Top them with a good layer of chicken salad.
- Cover with the other piece of bread and cut the sandwich in half. Serve immediately.
COPY PANERA CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH (ORIGINAL)
This is a copy that I made up myself of the Old version of the Panera Chicken Salad Sandwich. Not the new one with grapes and almonds. It's delicious! I just made it and its actually better because there aren't a lot of chemicals and preservatives like the Panera kind. I took cue from the main ingredients in the sandwich. Here are Panera's ingredients : Chicken (water, food starch modified, salt, chicken fat, chicken flavor (beef extract, wheat starch, silicone dioxide, thiamine hydrochloride, alpha tocopherol)) dextrose, corn starch, flavors, sodium phosphate) mayonnaise (water, soybean oil, vinegar, food starch modified, egg yolk, whole eggs, corn syrup, spices, salt, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate & potassium sorbate-preservatives, calcium disodium EDTA), celery, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, parlsey.) Here are mine:
Provided by agottsleben
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Take the Chicken Breasts and place them on a cutting board. Cover with plastic wrap and pound with a mallet (or a frying pan if you don't have one) to a 1/2 inch thickness. They will cook more evenly and it will be easier to chop them into even chunks. HEAVILY season both sides of the chicken with garlic and onion powder. (You are going to boil the chicken so don't worry about it being too salty.) Put the chicken in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring it to a boil and then cover and let simmer till cooked, about 10 minutes. If it finishes cooking earlier then take it out then so it doesn't become rubbery. Take the chicken out and let cool.
- Chop the celery and the cooled chicken and set in a bowl. In another small bowl put mayo, sugar, pepper, lemon juice together and whisk until well combined. You want the sugar to disintegrate so that you're not tasting the grain.
- Mix the mayo with the chicken and celery. Take a slice of bread and place a large slice of lettuce, then tomato, then red onion. Top with the chicken salad and another slice. Serve with potato chips and pickle. (Or you're favorite soup!).
- I hope you like this recipe. I really thought it out and was RELIEVED that my hard work paid off and it tasted so close to the real thing!
- Good luck!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.7, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 499.6, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 12.7
COPYCAT PANERA ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
Change things up for lunch with our delicious Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. It is so simple to make and tastes absolutely amazing.
Provided by Momma Cyd
Categories Salad
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium sized bowl mix together all of the marinade ingredients. Pour into a gallon size bag with the chicken breasts and let marinate for 20 minutes. Make sure to turn every few minutes so all sides of the chicken breast get covered with marinade.
- Cook on the grill over medium-low heat until cooked through. Make slices in each chicken breast after grilling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 917 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Opt for organic, free-range chicken, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Cook it just until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it stays tender and juicy.
- Let the chicken cool completely before shredding it. This will help prevent the chicken from becoming dry and stringy.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the chicken salad. Some popular options include celery, onion, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Be generous with the mayonnaise. It's what binds the chicken salad together and gives it its creamy texture.
- Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Panera Chicken Salad Sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's flavorful, refreshing, and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy this delicious sandwich at home. So next time you're craving a Panera Chicken Salad Sandwich, don't run to the store - make it yourself with this easy recipe!
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