Name: Jersey Mike's Chicken Salad Recipe (Copycat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 lbs or 4 medium chicken breasts); 3 stalks celery, strings removed and thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1 cup Duke's Mayonnaise (full-fat); 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Jersey Mike's Chicken Salad Recipe (Copycat)

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Jersey Mike's chicken salad recipe served on a toasted sub roll cut in half showing chunky diced chicken and celery

This copycat Jersey Mike's Chicken Salad Recipe nails the sub shop original with just four ingredients: diced chicken breast, crisp celery, Duke's mayo, and black pepper. Creamy, chunky, and ready in 20 minutes.

Prep time: 10
Cook time: 20
Total time: 30
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

8 cups cooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 lbs or 4 medium chicken breasts) 3 stalks celery, strings removed and thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 cup Duke's Mayonnaise (full-fat) 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Cook the chicken: Bake seasoned chicken breasts at 375F for 18 to 20 minutes, or use white meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken for a faster option.
Cool completely: Let the cooked chicken rest to room temperature, then refrigerate for 15 minutes before dicing to prevent the mayo from thinning.
Dice the chicken: Cut the fully cooled chicken into even 1/2-inch cubes using a sharp knife. Consistent size ensures every bite has the same satisfying texture.
Prepare the celery: Remove strings from each celery stalk by snapping and pulling. Slice thin on a diagonal, about 1/8-inch thick.
Combine and season: Add diced chicken and sliced celery to a large bowl. Sprinkle the black pepper over the mixture and toss gently to distribute evenly.
Fold in the mayo: Spoon Duke's mayo over the chicken mixture. Using a large spatula, fold with slow, wide sweeps until just coated. Do not overmix.
Taste and adjust: Taste the salad and add a pinch more black pepper if desired before chilling.
Chill before serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on a sub roll, over lettuce, or with crackers.

Notes

Use white meat only for the closest match to the Jersey Mike's original. Duke's Mayo is the authentic brand. Hellmann's works as a substitute but adds slight sweetness. Do not use warm chicken. Hot chicken thins the mayo and produces a mushy texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For a lighter version, replace half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 345
Fat: 27
Saturated fat: 4
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 320
Protein: 29
Carbohydrates: 0.4
Fiber: 0.2