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Homemade Arby's Market Fresh Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich
This copycat Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad recipe perfectly balances tender chicken, sweet fruits, and crunchy pecans in a creamy dressing. Versatile enough for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 363 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced red apple
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of one small lemon)
- 2 1/2 cups grilled chicken breast
- 1 cup halved grapes
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
- lettuce leaves optional
- thick-sliced wheat bread optional
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.
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Notes
- While Arby’s does not toast its pecans, you could easily elevate this salad by toasting the pecans in a skillet on medium-high heat until fragrant. Allow the pecans to cool completely before adding them to the salad.
- If too dry: Add mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time
- If too wet: Add more diced chicken or nuts
- If too sweet, Add celery or onion for balance
- If not flavorful enough: Add salt and pepper gradually
- While Arby’s does not toast its pecans, you could easily elevate this salad by toasting the pecans in a skillet on medium-high heat until fragrant. Allow the pecans to cool completely before adding them to the salad.
- Dice chicken and vegetables uniformly for the best texture
- Toast nuts for enhanced flavor
- Chill salad before serving to develop flavors
- Keep ingredients cold while preparing
- Use fresh, crisp apples for the best texture
- Pat chicken dry before dicing to prevent excess moisture
Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
143mg
(6%)
Potassium
669mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6.2mg
(7%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% 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.