Homemade Arby's Market Fresh Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
363 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Arby's Market Fresh Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich
Description
The Homemade Arby's Market Fresh Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich includes key ingredients like grilled chicken breast, crisp apples treated with lemon juice to prevent browning, halved grapes, crunchy celery, and pecan pieces for varied textures. Mayonnaise adds creaminess and helps bind the salad. Seasoned with salt and pepper, this salad comes together with a blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. Allowing it to chill for about an hour helps the flavors meld. The salad can be served on thick-sliced wheat bread with lettuce leaves for additional freshness and crunch. Toasting the pecans beforehand enhances their aroma and depth of flavor, although this step is optional.
The texture contrast from tender chicken, juicy grapes, and crunchy nuts and celery offers an engaging mouthfeel. The lemon juice on the apples prevents discoloration and adds a hint of brightness. This preparation is suitable for a satisfying sandwich filling or served over greens for a lighter option.
For best results, uniformly dice the chicken and vegetables to maintain texture balance, and keep all ingredients chilled during preparation. Adjusting mayonnaise quantity allows customization of salad moisture, and seasoning can be fine-tuned with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple red, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of one small lemon)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken breast grilled
- 1 cup grapes halved
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lettuce optional, leaves
- Wheat bread optional, thick-sliced
Instructions
- Place the diced apples in a medium-sized bowl. Add one tablespoon of lemon juice and stir to coat the apples to prevent them from turning brown.
- Add the chicken, grapes, celery, and pecans to the bowl and mix well.
- Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise and stir to combine. If the mixture is too dry you can add another 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the flavors to marry in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
- If you would like to serve the chicken salad as a sandwich, place about 1 cup of chicken salad and a few lettuce leaves between two thick slices of wheat bread.
Notes
- Toast pecans in a skillet on medium-high heat until fragrant for extra flavor; cool fully before adding.
- Add mayonnaise gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, to adjust moisture if the salad feels too dry.
- Balance sweetness by adding more celery or onion if needed.
- Season with salt and black pepper incrementally to achieve desired taste.
- Dice chicken and vegetables evenly for consistent texture.
- Chill salad covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Use fresh, crisp apples and pat chicken dry before dicing to prevent excess moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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