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A hoagie filled with an italian sub inspired chicken salad resting on a plate with chips on it. a tub of chicken salad pepperoni, and an onion are around the plate.

"Italian Sub" Chicken Salad

Sara
This Italian Sub Chicken Salad recipe is packed with pepperoni, pepperoncini, parmesan, and a tangy, creamy dressing inspired by a really good deli sub. It's an easy, flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or eating straight from the bowl!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise I love Duke’s
  • 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt full-fat
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped Red Onion or white onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped Pepperoncini
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/3 cup Shaved Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Crisp the Pepperoni. Chop 5-6 pepperoni slices into 1/2″ pieces. (You'll have about 1/4 cup finely chopped Pepperoni). Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat, then cook the pepperoni, tossing it occasionally so it cooks evenly, for 3-4 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. (I use about 5-6 slices of pepperoni from the deli department for this).
    chopped pepperoni on a cutting board
  • Combine the Creamy Ingredients. In a large(ish) mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (full fat for the most flavor), and 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard. Use a spoon to stir them together until evenly mixed.
    a creamy blend of mayonnaise and greek yogurt in a bowl with a small spatula resting in it
  • Add the Fun Stuff. Add 1 1/2 cups Shredded Chicken, 2 tablespoons finely chopped Red Onion (or white onion), 1/3 cup finely chopped Pepperoncini, 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano, and 1/3 cup Shaved Parmesan (crumble the Parm with your fingers as you add it). Stir to combine everything well.
    a bowl full of italian sub inspired chicken salad
  • Taste and Adjust. Taste a spoonful, then add more of anything if you want to! For more flavor, add a pinch of salt and pepper to start. For more kick, add a splash of pepperoncini brine.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken or lightly seasoned leftover chicken breast or chicken thighs work great for this recipe. If the chicken seems dry, you may need to add more mayo + Greek yogurt blend to make it creamier.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20.5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Italian sub chicken salad
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