CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH with homemade potato buns | Perfect Chicken Salad Recipe

What makes a perfect chicken salad sandwich? Brian is about to break that down for you with near-scientific precision. We're talkin about how to roast the chicken just right, how to make your own mayo, the right condiments and herbs, and those squishable, kissable homemade potato buns. It's all from scratch and it's soooo worth it. Give this one a watch.
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FOR THIS RECIPE YOU WILL NEED:
FOR THE CHICKEN SALAD
600g 0r 5 C. PICKED CHICKEN
200g MAYO, 175 for salad, 25 for spreading on bun
BASIC MAYO (1 yolk, 4g salt, 20g White vinegar, 200g Oil)
30g or 2 TBSP chopped rinse RED ONION
70g or 3 TBSP GRAIN MUSTARD
85g BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLE
40g LEMON or JUICE OF 1.5
4g or 2 sprigs TARRAGON
15g or 1/2 BUNCH PARSLEY
FOR THE POTATO BUN
600g or 3 3/4 C. AP FLOUR
210g or 1 1/4C. WATER
6g or 1.5 TSP YEAST
70g or 3 TBSP SUGAR
30g or 4 TBSP BUTTER
100g or 2 TBPS COOKED POTATO
1 EGG
10g or 1.5 TSP SALT
Escali Scale: www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-P...
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Thanks for the nice comment! Glad you found the channel

[@zedfourme5085]

Just made this chicken salad. I also made my own bread and butter pickles. This is pretty on point, I usually tweak recipes as I taste through out the cooking process. This is is one of the only where I didn't have to change a thing. Perfection. You got my sub.

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"Cut onions that are sitting in a salad like this can get sulphury and farty." LOL! Well said!

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I needed to stop by and say something. I love chicken salad. I have tried many over the decades of my life. Many of them have been amazing. This chicken salad is so simple and so perfect. It is THE chicken salad recipe I will be making from now on. It beats any chicken salad recipe I have made and beats any I have ever tasted.

[@hobsonnancy]

I made this yesterday to set myself up for a week of lunches. Thank you! The bread dough was a delight to work with. The chicken salad is out of this world. What I appreciate the most is how you incorporate making so many of the ingredients from scratch. It’s doable and you’re a great teacher. You’re also incredibly entertaining and I look forward to each upload.

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Stumbled across your channel looking for bread, stayed for the absolute killer recipes. This looks amazing; I watched it whilst eating and it made me hungry, that's how good it is. You're awesome, keep up the good work

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[@mtstarrm]

Made this for yesterday, and using the stock from the carcass to make collard greens today. The potato rolls are killer, and easily the best chicken salad I’ve made. Thanks for giving us something to fill the holiday time off!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

That’s awesome. I love collard greens. Happy new year

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That kiss part at the end was hilarious

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Just wanted to say I love this recipe. I've never been a huge fan of chicken salad but this one has totally changed my mind. It was super simple to make and by far the best I've ever had. Also coming back to this video your progression over the last year has been great. Keep up the great work definitely one of my favorite chefs on youtube now.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching RG!

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We just found your channel and we are addicted! Love your recipes - can't wait to try the chicken salad. I used your trick tonight on burgers and making a dent in the center before cooking - worked like a charm. Thank you for your great tips and recipes!

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Let me know how it works out. Thanks very much for trusting the content enough to try. Grateful.

[@kitcat9447]

I've been craving chicken salad so even though I usually sort of make up as I go, I went and bought all the things needed for this recipe. I just finished my sandwich and it's so good! The tarragon makes it feel so grown-up and it's not cloyingly sweet like some can be. Super impressed and happy with my bedtime snack chicken salad 😊

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Glad you went for it!

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[@blacktrackdominoes1721]

I followed the instructions for both the chicken salad and the potato rolls and it's the best thing ever. The chicken salad IS the best and the rolls...light like a feather. I even toasted the roll in a skillet. YUM!

[@ayshatheartist717]

You explain things so well! Thank you for this and your time!

[@kurtjohnson4816]

I was a pro chef for years, but I never really learned a lot of baking. So I'm drooling over these toasted potato buns. I used to make all of my own mayo, (it's not as hard as you think), and you can build a lot of different flavors from the base product (lemon-caper, curry, horseradish, blue cheese, etc) for salad bases, sandwich spreads, and they go great with grilled fish. I loved seeing this vid, I'd kinda forgotten how much I like chicken salad. I always wanted to add a crunch element like walnuts or celery.

[@kurtjohnson4816]

@Burned Almonds Olive oil works, but don't use EV, too much olive flavor. But any "neutral: oil will work, try grapeseed or safflower. I also use peanut oil, but I like the flavor, and I always have some on hand.

[@Nur-dh1ju]

Looks amazing I’m making this for sure🙌🏽 first times I don’t feel discouraged to make Mayo, your recipe looks easy.

[@iainwallington474]

Absolutely wonderful I love Brian he is incredibly talented. The sandwich is a revelation.

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I can’t wait to try this one! You’re so much fun to watch!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks! Let us know how it turns out if you make it.

[@gaylewalker9107]

I made this today. It was heavenly. The potato buns were the best I have ever made and the salad was just delish. Thank you thank you.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying Gayle.

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[@ZenaBattaglia]

I made these rolls two days ago and they are the bomb! I will be making these a lot! Thanks!

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I cannot wait to make this. Your video is packed full of tips, and super valuable insider information. The fact you put it out there for us, is so generous. Thank you, your other recent videos also are great fun to watch. If you haven't, can you show us a turkey, cranberry, mashed potato with gravy sandwich? My favorite Thanksgiving leftover eats.

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That looks mouth-watering delicious 😋 thank you for sharing!

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Loved it! Thank You! Enjoy you and the way you teach food!

[@jennifertucker5907]

Looks amazing and will definitely be making soon. One twist I will change since my husband doesn’t like pickles is substituting bread and butter jalapeños!! The bun looks amazing!!!

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The bun kiss haha Really enjoying watching through all your past videos and content, tons of great recipes, thanks!

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I loved this receipt. Very good idea. Thanks for sharing. I always looking for a good chicken salad but yours is amazing.

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I’m making this chicken salad tomorrow ! Love it !👏❤️

[@Shane3599]

Im so glad this video showed up on my feed!! Im definitely making this for lunch today! It looks amazing! Im glad I actually also got potato buns! Im definitely subbing!!! Edit: This is freaking amazing! I used some left over oven baked chicken breasts. Homemade mayo taste amazing! I love the hand whipping method for the perfect texture.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying!

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Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise! I really enjoy your explanations of how n why...you're concise and don't overtalk your explanations. I can't wait to try your recipe for this yummy looking salad and bun! 😋😋😋😋😋😋

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Dude!!!! Somebody else who finally appreciates my way of thinking.....bread and butter pickles always add the best flavour any meat salad for sandwiches!!!! Yummy 😋🤤!!!! Heaven!!!

[@violalab5620]

Wonderful, everything! BRAVO Brian! Thank you for the recipe. Easily the best chicken salad I have ever had. I will admit, I hacked this one though. I used freshly made rotisserie chicken from my local grocery store. I made Brian's potato rolls, which were divine.

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This is awesome. Well done.

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Color me impressed! I love your narration of it from start to finish. That is one chicken sandwich made with love! Looks so good!!

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I tried your recipe. Fantastic. Family loved it. We will repeat for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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Finally chicken salad recipe without celery, I’m so ready to recreate this!

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Awesome! I had to deconstruct a turkey salad sandwich I used to get when I went to lunch with my Aunt. I moved and I was berief I did not have access to the sandwich anymore. Being a true foodie, I had to recreate it. Successful!

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Did everything except for the bun and let me tell you this is the best chicken salad I’ve ever had. Thank you.

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OMGosh this is fabulous and you converted the measurements! So awesome!!!

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Looks so good! I need to try it. Thank you.

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I randomly came across your recipe and decided to try to make it since I had a lot of of the ingredients on hand. I made a few substitutions due to the difficulty of getting some of the ingredients in Japan. For example, I used canned chicken breast instead of the roast chicken, kewpie mayo instead of making my own, added some thinly sliced cabbage since I didn’t have enough chicken, used Japanese pickled cucumber and daikon instead of the butter pickles. This was hands down one of the most delicious things I ever made and it was so simple. I’m sure it would taste even better if I followed your recipe exactly, but for how quick you can whip it up with some pantry staples I can’t really complain. Thanks for the recipe!

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🤣 That sensual bun kiss. I rewatched it about 5 times.

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wow that looks fantastic, will definitely give it a try

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Nailed it man! Great recipe.

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Running out tommorrow to get these ingredients!! Looks amazinggggg!! Love a good chicken salad!!!

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Hi Brian, I love chicken salad especially on a croissant and I like your take on it. No grapes, no nuts, no eggs, etc. I will try it out today and I will check out your other videos. Thanks.

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The grilled bun is magic. Also elevates pecan rolls.

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That is an amazing chicken salad. Truly delicious. This is my new go-to!

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I love your recipe, and subscribed!

[@ShaunBMcKinnon]

I agree with everything you said here! I like to add chicken thighs as well, I use a bit of vinegar, Dijon mustard, S&P, and sometime a tiny bit of the spice rub I put on the chicken.

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I've been binge watching your channel like I do a good series. Best channel on the tube. I'm no chef but I am a food snob, although when hugry and tired, standards go out the window. Thanks for amazing content! Cannot wait to make this salad but mostly the mayo!

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Seriously well done tutorial!

[@passiondale]

I gave everything in the video a whirl yesterday and this is pretty perfect chicken salad! My only moment of sadness was that the potato buns seemed to rise fine but once in the oven, flattened out and lost their mojo (but not their flavour). I'm thinking I didn't build enough tension in the dough trying to copy your moves. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@vishalm]

so going to try this - the mayo and approach on chicken alone will. be a huge upgrade over normal chicken salad

[@cornfedful]

A sandwich never seemed so simple! I can't wait to try this recipe on Saturday when I will have four hours to prepare it. This SANDWICH is going to taste so good! Can't wait to put all this effort in for a tasty SANDWICH. Man, if I'm going to do a side, I may need Sunday, too. Dessert will have to wait until Monday night. Tuesday is going to be one great day! Thank you, chef!

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[@desireedoan9267]

I needed a good chicken salad recipe seriously need to bring up my homemade mayo that's huge I already do the BB pickles my favorite love the video the shot of the sandwich at the end was super professional I'm impressed 😁

[@Thejrb11]

This looks really good. I cant wait to make it!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks!

[@cher128bx]

So, I just finished making and eating your Chicken Salad Recipe with a side of your Potato Salad. Had it on a toasted brioche roll. OMG!!! Absolutely Delicious! Thank you!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for giving it a try! Thanks for the comment.

[@saltycrow]

Chicken salad is my favorite delivery system for celery. Which I don’t normally care for but love in chicken salad. Hard boiled eggs are also excellent in chicken salad. Your sandwich made me really hungry😋looks so good.

[@katherinekao2023]

I just made this chicken salad. This is the BEST chicken salad I've ever had. The flavors in there are amazing, and there is crunch from the pickles in this salad. Everyone needs to try this recipe. You should write a cookbook, I will buy it! I'm loving all your recipes! Thanks for making these videos!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Really REALLY appreciate you watching these videos. Are there any videos you’d like to see from our channel in the future?

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@@BrianLagerstrom I've enjoyed everything you've posted so far. I really appreciate the detail you offer in your explanations of how to do things. There are many recipes I want to try--like the vodka pasta, grocery store roast chicken, spaghetti squash with balsamic vinaigrette--I like that you make these recipes approachable for a home cook. (Can you shoot a video about how to make pizza rossa?...!!!)

[@78LedHead]

The company went under during COVID, but Pilgrim's Pride made the best Southern style chicken salad ever. It had the acidity needed and wasn't just mayo. It had pickle relish, celery, and mayo (along with other stuff) and it just worked. It was the perfect balance. I haven't came close to finding anything store bought as good as it. I'd KILL to find a recipe online and make it myself. They used to sell it at Kroger's. It was expensive, like $8 a pint, but so worth it.

[@Lisa-mc5yy]

Yum, this looks really good

[@jeffhoward1423]

Excellent base recipe for chix salad. I added chopped roasted cashews and poured in a table spoon or more of bread & butter pickle juice. And far less mayo 😉. Perfection!

[@tom.zombie.thediscordian]

I used a Crock-Pot and some chicken stock to prepare some chicken thighs. And this recipe turned out freaking awesome

[@redandblackkiwi]

thanks for that potato bun recipe...made them today for smashburgers and they were phenomenal....simple instructions for great results, chur bro!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying them

[@stevehhadley]

Yum!!! Just yum! Thank you!!!

[@donnalamerson7376]

thanks so much for also including the US measurements -- someday I'll get the hang of weighting everything.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Of course. thanks for watching!

[@palomahealing5073]

I'm gonna try making this! Thanx❤️

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Man this was awesome! The tarragon really gives it a distinct taste.

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Just found your channel, love this recipe and have subbed. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺!

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Great vid: came here for the burger bun, watched again for the burger bun, watched two more times for the chicken salad and the last five times for the bun 😘

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So entertaining and great content!! Keep up the good stuff ☝️✌

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Amazing!

[@tuggeranongvalley]

This video is dense with technique and ideas. Great job.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much for watching.

[@CrawlChopper]

The buns turned out so light and fluffy, had for breakfast with Peanut Butter! Right, this is Chicken Salad, well it turned out well too, we did it two ways, a falafel style burger then crumbled it and then with VWG chicken I made. Both tasted amazing. PS. only had white vinegar and I learned that it is not same as distilled vinegar - whoopsy doopsy. Good thing a bottle of Hellmans in the fridge.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Glad you gave it a try thanks for commenting.

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[@lemondrizzlecake7766]

I very rarely eat meat but this video is making me crave chicken salad! this looks absolutely delicious, I will definitely try it out in the near future, now that the weather is finally getting warmer. The buns look so good too!

[@bobaer3885]

In Denmark, there are always pieces of asparagus in a chicken salad. And it is served with crispy bacon. You should try it. It's next-level

[@banethero]

Oldie but a goodie B Man. From my 4 year old that speaks your language: This bun is SICK!! 😮🎉❤

[@nicolejohnson7897]

Made this chicken salad tonight and it was phenomenal. Homemade mayo is a game changer! Reminds us of Kewpie. Homemade rolls are still beyond me, but someday I will take the plunge. Probably when I make your bahn mi sandwich recipe.