Best Healthy Chicken Salad Sandwich

Why This Recipe Works

Healthy & Satisfying: Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? I know I do. So I went on a quest to make the absolute perfect chicken salad sandwich. This version is healthy because we will replace some of that mayo with greek yogurt for a creamy, tangy flavor. Plus, with the added avocado it is packed with healthy fats and will keep you full and satisfied!

Easy to Make: This sandwich really is easy to make. For ease, you can use a rotisserie chicken for your chicken here, or you can cook up some chicken using your preferred method and dice it into bite sized pieces. After the chicken is figured out, you just have to mix all of the ingredients together! This is the perfect lunch for the whole family, and even your picky eaters will love this sandwich!

So Yummy: I have always been a huge fan of chicken salad, but this best healthy chicken salad sandwich is a little bit different without any grapes or nuts. I use savory seasonings, crunchy green onion and celery, and all my favorite sauces like dijon mustard, mayo and greek yogurt for the most yummy chicken salad sandwich ever!

Ingredients

This healthy chicken salad sandwich uses whole, healthy ingredients that are easy to find. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Chicken: I used cooked, diced chicken breast. You can dice up raw chicken and cook it up, or you can even boil your chicken here. To make it super easy, shred up some rotisserie chicken!
• Avocados: Ripe avocados add a bunch of flavor and healthy fats!
• Celery & Green Onion: For texture and flavor, I added celery and green onion. Green onions are mild enough that the onion flavor doesn’t overwhelm. If you don’t like celery, you can omit it.
• Seasonings: Garlic Powder, Seasoning Salt, & a bit of Sugar are added for a perfectly seasoned chicken salad.
• Dijon Mustard: Dijon adds a bite of spice as well as added flavor.
• Reduced-Fat Mayo: I use a bit of reduced-fat mayo to get the perfect texture.
• Greek Yogurt: Fat-free plain greek yogurt adds a creamy texture and the perfect amount of tangy flavor.
• Hoagie Rolls or Pita Pockets: I like to serve this healthy chicken salad on a hoagie roll or in a pita pocket! You can serve it on your favorite bread, as well.

Here’s How to Make It

Step by Step Instructions

1. Make the Dressing: Add garlic powder, seasoning salt, sugar, dijon mustard, mayo and greek yogurt to a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Mix it all Together: Add chicken, avocados, celery, and onions and stir to coat well. Spread the mixture onto hoagie rolls or stuff into pita pockets. Add additional toppings such as lettuce and tomatoes, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Add more veg! If you want, you can add more veggies in this salad like diced cucumber and tomatoes. Or, serve this healthy chicken salad over a bed of greens!
• Make this salad your own. If you love grapes in chicken salad, go ahead and add the grapes! Instead of walnuts or pecans, try adding some slivered almonds for a bit of crunch and nuttiness. Check out my Chicken Salad with Grapes recipe if you prefer grapes in your chicken salad!
• Use up leftover chicken! This recipe is perfect for when you have some leftover roast chicken in the fridge. Just dice it or shred it and you are good to go!

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