This recipe guide reveals the secrets to making your own Arby’s Chicken Salad recipe, with tips and variations for personalizing it just to your liking. Love the chicken salad at Arby’s? Make this delectable copycat recipe anytime the want strikes, and you’ll never miss out again.
The number of copycat dishes that have come out of my kitchen in the last year has exploded. Our interest in figuring out how to replicate our favorite restaurant dishes at home has grown significantly. When my family sits down and knows precisely what they are eating, but from my kitchen, these meals are usually a tremendous hit.
I used to love the recipe for today’s copycat dish during my lunch breaks from work many years ago. It was a straightforward chicken salad sandwich that I could not get enough of, was so upset to see disappear off Arby’s menu and was thrilled to see it return. But thanks to my copycat Arby’s Pecan Chicken Salad, I can now satisfy that hunger whenever I feel like it.
Arby’s Chicken Salad Recipe
This Arby’s chicken salad is taken to a whole new level by the addition of pecans and apples, which contribute both flavor and crunch. Because of the inclusion of grapes, it is both savory and sweet. We like to eat it on croissants, but it also tastes great on sandwich bread, in a wrap, and inside a pita. It’s straightforward enough for a picnic or light supper yet elegant enough for bridal and baby showers.
Is Arby’s Pecan Chicken Salad Available?
It is now a seasonal dish that is only available in our region during the summer. But there’s no need to worry because you can now enjoy it whenever you want, 365 days a year, thanks to this simple, 20-minute recipe!
Is Arby’s Chicken Salad Healthy?
It certainly comes as no surprise that the chicken salad sandwich and/or wrap is one of the healthiest options on the menu given that the menu is full of sandwiches piled high with meat and others drenched with liquid cheese.
Making restaurant recipes at home is one of the finest things since you have control over the ingredients and may lighten them up if you like. For instance, Greek yogurt or salad dressing could be used in place of the mayonnaise in this dressing.
Ingredients Needed:
• canned chicken, pecans, and celery
• Apples and grapes (not visible in the image below)
• mayonnaise
• citrus juice
• salt, pepper and croissants
Tools Needed:
• mixing bowl
• whisk
• knife
• colander
How to Make Pecan Chicken Salad Like Arby’s
This is an overview with pictures showing each phase. The recipe card below includes all of the ingredients and directions.
- 1. Mix lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place aside.
- Combine the drained chicken, grapes, celery, apples, and pecans in a big bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and well mix. Immediately serve, or refrigerate until needed. Serve with bread, buns, wraps, croissants, etc.
For years, I’ve used Arby’s Pecan Chicken Salad as the benchmark against which I measure all others. It is without a doubt my favorite, and I am overjoyed to be able to eat it whenever I want, whether or not it is on their menu!
Best Tips
• So that your salad will be cooled as soon as it is prepared, keep the canned chicken in the refrigerator.
• Cleanly drain the chicken, breaking up any large pieces.
• The ideal option is mayonnaise, but you are welcome to use Greek yogurt or salad dressing instead.
• So that they keep their shape in the salad, don’t peel the apples.
• It tastes well as a sandwich or a wrap with this salad.
Conclusion
With this recipe, you can recreate the classic Arby’s chicken salad experience at home. Customize it to your preferences and enjoy a delicious and satisfying lunch option. Remember, fresh ingredients and a little creativity go a long way in creating a restaurant-worthy chicken salad at home. So grab your aprons and get ready to whip up this delightful Arby’s-inspired dish!
Enjoy Your Homemade Arby’s Chicken Salad……
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