Best 12 Copycat Chicken Salad Recipes

COPYCAT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the first 7 ingredients; stir in chicken. Line 2 slices of toast with lettuce. Top with chicken salad and remaining toast.

COSTCO CHICKEN SALAD COPYCAT

Steps:

• 1. Remove chicken from the bones - remove the skin as well (not great in this salad) 2. You will use about 1/2 of the chicken from a Costco rotisserie chicken. You want to chop it up finely - I used a food chopper, and it worked great. 3. Chop celery and sweet onion very finely - again, I used a food chopper. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, sugar, lemon juice, parsley, and vinegar. 5. Combine chicken, celery, and onion in a large bowl. 6. Fold in the dressing and combine together. 7. Refrigerate a few hours for best results!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD (HOUSTON'S COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lime dressing ingredients and mix well.
• In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, carrots, sliced chicken and tortilla strips.
• Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
• Transfer the salad to 4 salad plates.
• In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well.
• Drizzle each salad with the peanut sauce and serve.

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN SALAD (FRED MEYER DELI COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions, NOT al dente. You don't want it to be too gummy or too mushy. Drain in a colander and run COLD water over until it's completely cold. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with lemon pepper. "Grill" the chicken breasts by whatever method you prefer. You may use a panini type grill, a barbecue grill, or simply bake in the oven. Your cooking times will vary based on your method, but just make sure the breasts are fully cooked by reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees, or when the juices run clear. Allow the chicken pieces to cool until you can handle them. Slice the chicken thinly, then cut slices in half so they are bite-sized. Spread out to cool completely while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Pour the dressing ingredients (mayo, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper) into the bowl and whisk until incorporated.
• After the chicken and pasta are completely cooled, add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• TIPS: If the salad is too stiff after prolonged refrigeration, you can make it creamy again by stirring in a tiny bit of olive oil, milk or warm water. Gorgonzola cheese is similar to bleu cheese, but slightly milder. It is an acquired taste for some people, so feel free to use more or less to taste. I use MORE! For best results, don't substitute or omit ingredients. I usually try doing things to lower fat or calories, but in this case, the results will NOT be the same.

PANERA BREAD ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Cut the wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips.
• Heat about 2 inches of canola oil to 365° in a heavy skillet. Fry the wonton strips in the oil until they are crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 5 minutes, toss them around, and then toast for 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• To make the dressing, in a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the oil. Use a wire whisk to blend well and then slowly drizzle in the oil to create an emulsion.
• To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, cilantro, fried wonton strips, chicken and dressing.
• Transfer to plates and top with the sesame seeds and almonds.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD (COPYCAT PANERA) RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• CHICKEN: Whisk together chicken marinade ingredients, and marinate chicken for 15 minutes. Grill, or cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet until done, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. DRESSING: Bring vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat, then add in the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool. Combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients in a jar, and shake to combine. Divide lettuce and spinach between four plates. Top with sliced chicken, salad dressing, and toppings.

EARL'S COPYCAT SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD & PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• CAJUN CHICKEN: Rub chicken breasts all over with vegetable oil; sprinkle chili powder liberally on both sides. Grill over medium-high heat or broil until done. Set aside. Slice diagonally into 1/4" wide slices. PEANUT LIME VINAIGRETTE: Process ingredients in a small food processor until almost smooth. There should be tiny chunks of peanut and lime. SALAD: Up to one day ahead: 1) prepare deep fried tortilla pieces: slice tortillas into pieces 1/8" wide and 1" long. Heat oil in a small pot or skillet to 375 degrees. Drop tortilla pieces in batches; drain on paper towel; sprinkle on salt (may be kept loosely covered at room temperature for 1 day)(coarsely crushed tortilla chips or purchased deep fried chow mein noodles may be substituted) 2) grill corn: rub corn with vegetable oil; place over medium-high grill. Cook, rotating until lightly brown tinged. Remove kernels. (May be chilled until using.) To assemble salad, place lettuces in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to lightly coat. Add corn, dates and black beans and half the feta cheese and tortilla piece into lettuces; gently toss. Divide lettuce mixture between 4 dinner plates. Thinly slice avocado and divide between 4 plates, placing on the side. Top each salad with crumbled feta cheese, tortilla pieces, chicken pieces and chopped peanuts, if desired.

COPYCAT SUBWAY® ORCHARD CHICKEN SALAD SUB

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss apples, celery, raisins, cranberries and chicken.
• Season with celery salt, salt and pepper to taste and mix.
• Stir in mayonnaise.
• Slice a 6 inch roll in half.
• Add 2 heaping tablespoons chicken salad to bottom slice of roll and spread.
• Add your toppings.

ZESTY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD - STARBUCKS COPYCAT

Steps:

• Place first 7 ingredients into a cruet or shaker.
• Shake until well blended. Set aside.
• Divide quinoa onto individual plates or bowls.
• Divide salad greens and layer on top of quinoa.
• Divide tomatoes, black beans, corn, jicama, and feta cheese on top of each salad.
• Layer sliced chicken breast on top.
• Drizzle with salad dressing.
• Enjoy!

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN COPYCAT)

Steps:

• To make the spiced chicken: combine coriander and cinnamon with olive oil to make a paste. Spread on chicken breasts with a bbq brush or fingers; cook chicken in pan or grill (I used my Foreman grill and it worked well) until fully cooked. Let chicken cool and slice.
• While chicken is cooking, roast diced squash in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes (I used my toaster oven).
• Toss all other ingredients together with the champagne dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken & almonds.

COPYCAT WENDY'S CHICKEN/PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Layer items in your salad bowl in order given,
• 2. Heat chicken before adding to salad
• 3. add pomegranete vinegarette dressing, toss and enjoy

TRADER JOE'S KALE AND BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD WITH CHICKEN COPYCAT RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Combine all of the Sweet and Spicy dressing ingredients into a big bowl. Mix with a whisk. Taste and season accordingly. Set aside. Assemble the salad. Toss chopped kale, broccoli slaw, and green cabbage together. Add in the chicken, the cranberries, and the sunflower seeds. Drizzle the dressing on top and toss it all together. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes or so to allow kale to soften. This recipe originally appeared on Snack Therapy as Kale and Broccoli Slaw Salad with Chicken: Copycat Recipe.