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Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Published: Jun 14, 2021 · Modified: Aug 22, 2024 by Lizzy · This post may contain affiliate links

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Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Recipe from Massachusetts! A simple crockpot recipe to make the famous Willow Tree Chicken Salad for Sandwiches. Moist and full of flavor that is perfect for a lunchtime sandwich.

Chicken Salad for Sandwiches
I loved having a Willow Tree chicken sandwich growing up. It was my favorite sandwich any time of the year but especially in the summertime. So easy to put together and take to the beach or to the park.

Chicken Salad for Sandwiches
Now that I live in Florida it's not so easy to go to Willow Tree at 997 S Main St, Attleboro, Massachusetts. It is  a bit of a drive so there is nothing else but to cook it myself.

Chicken Salad for Sandwiches
Which I just needed to make a few call around for the recipe and here we are with the Willow Tree Chicken Salad for Sandwiches. Now I made a few changes to the recipe but it’s pretty close, so let’s get started!

Crockpot-chicken

Contents hide
1 Preparing the Chicken in Crock-Pot for the Chicken Salad
2 Ways to Serve
3 My Favorite Products from New England to Buy
4 Tips
5 MORE RECIPES From New England
6 TRAVEL GUIDE To New England
7 Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Preparing the Chicken in Crock-Pot for the Chicken Salad

First thing first, getting my chicken ready first in the crock-pot is so easy. It adds the flavor and makes it super moist.

  1. I used 2 packs of chicken thighs which was about 5 thighs per pack and add my spices to the .crock-pot.
  2. I add them to the crockpot for 5 hours. (all crock-pots are different so I would check the chicken at 4 hours) I add the seasoning and water to just cover the chicken.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, drain the chicken and let it cool, it's time to get the bones out and the skin.
  4. I place the meat in a mixer and let it shred.
  5. Once the chicken is done is shred, I mix the dressing then pour into the shredded chicken and mix.
  6. Place it on a bun with lettuce and enjoy!

Ways to Serve

The most popular way that I eat this chicken salad sandwich is with Cape Cod Potato Chips. The perfect chip to go with this sandwich. I  quench my thirst with none other than Dell's Lemonade. This is truly a traditional lunch in New England for me and so many of us that grew up in this area of the country.

My Favorite Products from New England to Buy

Here are my favorite New England products that I loved and grew up with in Rhode Island.

  • Cape Cod Potato Chips
  • Del's Lemonade
  • Autocrat Coffee Syrup
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Tips

I use the mixer to shred the chicken but it can also be done with a fork by pulling it apart. 

Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

MORE RECIPES From New England

  • New England Baked Shrimp
  • Roasted Pumpkin Seed With Himalayan Salt
  • Low-Carb Butternut Squash Salad {Rhode Island}

TRAVEL GUIDE To New England

  • Beach Vacations in New England
  • Fall in New England
  • Summer Vacation in Plymouth, MA

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Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

Lizzy Cascalheira
Simple crockpot recipe to make the famous Willow Tree Chicken Salad for Sandwiches. Moist and full of flavor for a lunch time sandwich.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken in Crockpot

  • 1 pound chicken breast cooked in the crockpot
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 bouillon chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

For the Mix

  • 3 tablespoons celery finely minced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chicken in the crock pot with the seasoning. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours. When full cooked. Drain the chicken.
  • Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, blend chicken breasts until thoroughly shredded.
  • Remove bowl from stand mixer and add in all other ingredients. Stir by hand to mix well to blend everything well.
  • Serve with lettuce leaves on a roll to make the traditional Willow Tree sandwich. Enjoy!

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Notes

Let the chicken cool off before pulling it apart.  It makes it easier to handle. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 493mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Jeffrey Thomas says

    September 11, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Making the sandwiches now love recipe

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    • Lizzy says

      September 16, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks!, Glad you enjoyed them. oxox

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