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Napa Almond Chicken Salad (Panera Copycat)
If love the chicken salad at Panera Bakery, you are going to adore this homemade version of their Napa almond chicken salad. The chicken salad is covered in a creamy mayo dressing for one of the best sandwich fillings you'll find!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 915 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped
For Assembly
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup seedless grapes sliced
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 8 lices bread
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Combine the salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken breasts, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side, until the breasts are golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Let the chicken breasts cool. Then, chop into small small chunks.
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For the Chicken Salad
- In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together.
- Add in the chicken, celery, grapes, and almonds and toss to coat.
For the Sandwiches
- Spread an even amount of chicken salad on 4 slices of bread. Top with tomato slices, lettuce, and the other slice of bread.
Notes
- Storage: Store Napa almond chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken leftover cooked chicken.
- Because the dressing contains mayo, don't let the salad sit out for more than 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
915kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
29g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
1430mg
(60%)
Potassium
1080mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
2265IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 915
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 915kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29g | 171% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1430mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1080mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2265IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.