Whether you enjoy this lunch staple on a toasted brioche bun, on its own, or over a bed of greens, chicken salad is a timeless favorite. These Chicago dining spots offer some of the best chicken salad recipes, with tasty add-ins and irresistible toppings.
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352 W. Armitage Ave. / Website
Lincoln Park sandwich shop and deli All Too Well crafts crave-worthy sandwiches that incorporate inventive ingredients like fig jam, chimichurri, au jus dipping sauce and pickled golden raisins. Swing by to try the “Tatanka,” a buffalo chicken salad sandwich layered with slaw, hot honey mayo and smoked parmesan, served with a side of parmesan Ranch chips.
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2010 N. Halsted St.; 711 W. Armitage Ave. / Website
Blue Door Farm Stand serves farm-fresh, seasonal fare, and its chicken salad wrap is a must-try. The lunchtime favorite is folded up in a whole wheat wrap and crafted with tender roasted chicken, sweet dried cherries, walnuts, lettuce, onions and celery.
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3446 N. Southport Ave. / Website
This West Lakeview craft brewery serves everything from artisan pizza to small bites—and its curry chicken salad is not to be missed. Wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with chips, the specialty is made with a mix of celery, chives, cucumbers, red and pickled onions, lettuce and Green Goddess dressing.
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125 S. Clark St. / Website
With sandwiches, charcuterie essentials, globally sourced wines and craft brews, this popular spot is the place to try inventive twists on classic subs and tempting sides like roasted tomato soup. Refuel with the eatery’s pesto chicken salad sandwich crafted with pesto aioli, pesto chicken salad, provolone cheese, sundried tomatoes and arugula on a house baguette.
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Grab-and-go cafe Goddess & Grocer is known for its tasty salads, sandwiches and baked goods. Its Goddess chicken salad is an all-time favorite, served on a croissant with roasted chicken, grapes, celery, scallions, almonds, lemon herb aioli and arugula.
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3970 N. Elston Ave. / Website
Specializing in made-from-scratch snacks and quintessential Midwestern staples like Chicago-style chili and hot dogs, this buzzy sandwich shop is a go-to spot to order tarragon chicken salad. Served on a croissant with a bed of mixed greens, the sandwich is topped with roasted chicken breast, celery, tarragon, green grapes, mayo and crunchy toasted cashews.
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3581 W. Belden Ave. / Website
Logan Square sandwich shop Wyler Road crafts innovative subs, draft cocktails and booze-infused milkshakes with housemade, locally sourced ingredients. The spot’s smoked chicken salad sandwich on sourdough takes things to the next level with pepper jelly sprouts and fried chicken skins.
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