Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Chicken Salad with Bacon and Green Grapes

A creamy, crowd-pleasing chicken salad with crispy bacon, crunchy water chestnuts, and a hint of sweetness from fresh green grapes. Perfect for lunches, sandwiches, or a light summer meal.

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4–6

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Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup green grapes, halved
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons onion, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and place in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through with no pink remaining. Drain and set aside to cool completely before mixing — warm chicken will make the dressing greasy and wilted.
2. Cook the bacon. While the chicken cooks, fry the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble once cooled.
3. Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dried parsley, minced onion, lemon juice, ground ginger, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Combine everything. Add the cooled chicken, crumbled bacon, drained water chestnuts, sliced celery, and halved grapes to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. Chill and serve. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together. Serve on croissants, sandwich bread, lettuce cups, or with crackers on the side.

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Tips for Success

This salad is even better the next day once the flavors have had time to meld in the fridge. A rotisserie chicken works great here if you want to skip the boiling step entirely — just shred or cube the meat and you're ready to go. For extra crunch, stir in a handful of toasted pecans or sliced almonds.