Chicken Salad Sandwich Spread is sure to be a family favorite. Chockful of shredded chicken, chopped eggs, and crushed pineapple, it’s delicious as a snack, appetizer or light meal.
We, Filipinos, love our rice and noodles like the next Asian, but bread is also an integral part of our food culture. Pandesal with coco jam? Breakfast bliss. Cheese pineapple on tasty bread? Popular party fare. Monay with peanut butter? Classic afternoon merienda.
Growing up, my favorite school baon was chicken salad sandwich spread generously slathered between slices of white bread (plus yummy cheese cupcake for dessert!). I guess the habit followed me over the years as to this day; I always keep a small container of it in the fridge for my midday breaks.
I just love the interplay of flavors and textures! Chockful of shredded chicken, chopped eggs, crushed pineapple, sweet relish, and creamy mayo, this sandwich spread is sure to be a favorite in your house, too!
Tips on How to make Chicken Salad
- I like to poach the chicken as this gentle cooking technique helps keep the meat moist and tender, but you can also use baked or rotisserie chicken you have on hand.
- This recipe is really more of a baseline; feel free to add more or less of the ingredients to fit personal tastes. Don’t like eggs? Omit it. Want a bit of crunch? Add diced celery or apples.
- One ingredient that’s optional but I highly recommend is condensed milk. Like in my macaroni salad, it makes the chicken spread extra creamy and balances out the savory flavors with a touch of sweetness.
- For food safety, allow the chicken and the eggs to cool completely before mixing the rest of the ingredients.
What to Serve with Chicken Salad Sandwich Spread
This chicken salad is great as filling for sandwiches or pita bread, but it’s also delicious as a spread on crackers or as a dip for crudites. If you’re looking for a low-carb option, you can serve it on top of salad greens or wrapped in green lettuce leaves.
For fun snack or party food, spread the chicken salad on flour tortillas, roll up into a tight log, chill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
How Long Does Chicken Salad Last
The chicken salad will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Discard if left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
For best taste and texture, I don’t recommend freezing the salad as the mayo tends to separate and break when frozen and thawed. Store in airtight containers to lock in freshness.
Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 hard boiled egg, peeled and chopped
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, eggs, crushed pineapple, sweet relish, onions, mayonnaise, and condensed milk (if using). Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Girlie G Medina says
April 11, 2019 at 5:09 pmThank you for your recipes, been using them everytime I try to cook for my family
Lalaine Manalo says
April 25, 2019 at 2:13 pmThank you so much, Girlie. I am glad you find the recipes helpful. 🙂
Gabriella says
March 21, 2019 at 11:28 amMy child asks for something new for his school lunch every day. I guess now I have an alternative and a new item to give to him. I asked him if he’d like a sandwich like this and he had a cute smile already.
Lalaine says
March 21, 2019 at 7:28 pmI am sure he’ll love this sandwich 🙂
Krissy Co says
July 23, 2016 at 10:37 amHi ms lalaine! Is it ok not to put eggs?
Lalaine says
July 23, 2016 at 10:51 amHello Krissy
Yes, it’s fine, you don’t have to put eggs. I like to add eggs to cheaply extend portions and also to make it a little creamier. 🙂
Sonti says
February 3, 2017 at 12:13 amFor me, I don’t put boiled eggs on the chicken salad and the macaroni salad because there’s some kind of grainy taste in the tongue and gooeyness but your recipes are both good.
Lalaine says
March 21, 2019 at 7:28 pmI like the creaminess the eggs add and they’re also a delicious way to extend servings but you can omit the boiled eggs if you don’t like them 🙂
Hazel says
July 30, 2015 at 8:08 pmLaine,
If I skip the pineapple and condensed milk will it make a big difference on the taste?
Lalaine says
August 2, 2015 at 12:38 amHello zel,
I like adding crushed pineapple as the tang/acidity cuts through the richness of the spread. The condensed milk is to make it sweeter and creamier. You can, of course, replace the milk with a bit of sugar and add a litle sweet relish to balance the flavor.
veronica says
April 28, 2015 at 5:00 pmthis looks like a great recipe and is something i’m definitely trying. how long does this keep?
Lalaine says
April 28, 2015 at 8:18 pmHello Veronica
It will keep in the fridge for about 3 days. I won’t keep it longer than that because of the mayonnaise and eggs. Hope you give it a try, it’s delicious!
janice says
March 22, 2015 at 2:25 amThanks for sharing this recipe, it’s really good and tasty!
edelweiza says
November 20, 2014 at 5:20 pmI make this at home, too. Our family love pairing it with pandesal and sliced bread. Yummy in every bite! Next time, I’ll follow this recipe that uses a bit of condensed milk and some crushed pineapple, for a change. 🙂
Lalaine says
November 20, 2014 at 6:10 pmHi Edel
I like to add condensed milk and pineapples for a touch of sweet and tangy. Hope you give it a try, masarap with pandesal 🙂
teepee says
November 19, 2014 at 5:28 amnice one. thanks for sharing
Lalaine says
November 20, 2014 at 6:19 pmYou’re welcome, Teepee 🙂
teepee says
November 19, 2014 at 5:10 amnow this is one neat recipe to share, and very easy too. i remember, when we were still in high school, we used to sell diff. kinds of sandwiches in school, that’s where i get my baon, (yung extra sandwich), my mom will make the palaman (filling) of chicken, or tuna or burger. today, i can share your recipes to my kids so they can use it also for their TLE classes. thanks so much ms Lallaine for sharing your ideas and tips also. More power 🙂