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Overhead view of Arby's copycat chicken salad in a bowl with a spoon

Arby's Chicken Salad (Copycat)

Recreate the iconic Arby's chicken salad at home with this easy copycat recipe. Tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and toasted pecans in a perfectly balanced sweet-savory mayo dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (from rotisserie or poached)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1 cup celery finely diced (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped and toasted

Method
 

  1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and optional garlic and onion powders until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, and toasted pecans.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled on bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.