Napa Almond Chicken Salad (Panera Copycat Recipe) (2024)

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 slices bread
• ▢ 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
• ▢ 4 lettuce leaves

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.

  ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1½ pounds boneless, skinless 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.

For the Chicken Salad

• In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together.

  1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

• Add in the chicken, celery, grapes, and almonds and toss to coat.

  1 cup diced celery, 1 cup seedless grapes, ½ cup sliced almonds

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.

  8 slices bread, 2 Roma tomatoes, 4 lettuce leaves

• 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.

Storage:Store Napa almond chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Napa Almond Chicken Salad (Panera Copycat)

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 915Calories from Fat 558

% Daily Value*

Fat 62g95%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 29g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 132mg44%

Sodium 1430mg62%

Potassium 1080mg31%

Carbohydrates 44g15%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 46g92%

Vitamin A 2265IU45%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 144mg14%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.