Even if you can not make it to the tournament, you can have a taste of the Masters when you make this copycat Masters Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe. Augusta National serves a classic chicken salad and then elevates it by serving it on a sweet butter brioche bun.
🚨 UPDATE: I went to the Masters on Monday (4-2-2023) and discovered they no longer serve their chicken salad on a brioche bun. I purchased the sandwich and brought it home to analyze. I will be updating the bread for this Masters’ Chicken Salad Sandwich soon. I will, of course, also compare the ingredients for the chicken salad vs. last year’s ingredients list.
🏌️♂️If you want to make a whole Masters-inspired meal while hosting a Masters Watch Party, then you need to be sure an make my Masters copycat Pimento Cheese, Egg Salad Sandwich, and for dessert, their famous Peach Ice Cream Sandwich or Augusta National Pound Cake.
Don’t forget to serve golf-inspired cocktails like the Stand 12 Masters Drink, Azalea Cocktail, Transfusion Cocktail, and the famous Arnold Palmer Drink. If you need some golf party decoration ideas, head over to Golf Party Ideas.
The key to an authentic copycats Masters Chicken salad is the texture of your chicken. I share with you how to get quality shredded chicken using your Instant Pot in this recipe. However, if you prefer, you could also make 5-Minute Prep, Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Shredded
Masters Tournament Concessions
Chicken salad is back on the concessions menu at Augusta National even better than before! The National golf club has the knack for taking something really great and making it even better. Their concessions are no exception to this rule. Previously their chicken salad was rolled up and served in a wrap. Now it’s served to patrons in a delicious buttery brioche bun. It’s become fancy chicken salad is served in the green wrapper is sure to become an iconic favorite.
🏌️♂️ Why You Need To Make Masters Chicken Salad
- This recipe is a classic southern chicken salad. Augusta National always focuses on excellence, using quality key ingredients to shine, just like they have with this sandwich.
- Masters Chicken Salad can be made in large batches a few days ahead before a big party.
- This chicken salad is great on sandwich bread, crackers, or stuffed in the center of a juicy tomato.
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🛒 Ingredient Notes
There are only a few great ingredients for this Masters chicken salad.
- Shredded chicken: Here is the key to making this Masters chicken salad taste just like it does on the course, pressure cook your chicken. Pressure cooking gives the chicken the same texture as they serve on the course. It also allows you to infuse a bit of poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in your meat.
- Mayonnaise: Use a good quality mayo like Hellmann’s mayo or Dukes. Do not use a sweet spread like Miracle Whip.
⭐️ See the recipe card for a complete list and quantities.
🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
To make your chicken salad taste like what is served at the Masters I suggest using an Instant Pot for cooking your chicken. You can use roasted, baked, or boiled chicken, but the texture will not be quite the same.
For complete directions on how to use an Instant Pot to make the chicken. Here is how to make the perfect Shredded Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe.
Mixing Chicken Salad
- Place 4 cups of chicken in a medium size mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken and toss to evenly coat the meat.
- Add mayonnaise and celery to the bowl. Stirring for 60 seconds or so to completely blend the chicken with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Serve on a brioche bun just like the Masters does.
⭐ Hint
The Augusta National serves all their sandwiches in green compostable sandwich bags, just in case one gets away from a patron. They are not as noticeable on camera and they are better for the environment.
To make your chicken salad sandwich authentic, order a box of these green compostable sandwich bags.
🔀 Chicken Salad Add-Ins
This is a classic chicken salad recipe that is great if you add in a few flavorful ingredients. However, just note, The Masters keeps their sandwiches simple.
- Mix in 1/2 sliced grapes
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or cashews.
- Mix in 1/3 cup of sweet or dill pickle relish
- If you like it spicy I highly suggest adding in a few tablespoons of diced Cowboy Candy (aka) pickled jalapenos.
💭 Tip: How To Serve Chicken Salad At a Party
If you are hosting a Masters Viewing Party you will want to look through these tips to make it easier to serve your guest the famous Masters chicken salad sandwich.
- If serving chicken salad in a large bowl on a buffet table it is best to nest the serving bowl in another bowl that is a bit larger and filled with ice. This helps keep it chilled.
- Do not leave chicken salad out for more than 2 hours. Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F. If it has set out more than 2 hours, discard it.
- To make serving a large crowd easier, you can make sandwiches a few hours before guests arrive. After all, this is how they do it at the Masters. Be sure and use green bags to place each sandwich in. Also, it is best to keep them chilled in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Tips: Masters Chicken Salad Recipe On Brioche Bun
Chicken salad can be frozen however, the texture and taste might change a bit if there is mayonnaise, grapes, or hard-boiled chopped eggs in the salad.
If the chicken salad has been kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator it can safely be eaten within 3 or 4 days.
Chicken salad should not sit out more than 2 hours at room temperature.
One 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast that has been cooked and shredded yields approximately 1 1/3 cups of chicken meat.
The Masters serve their chicken salad on a buttery Brioche Bun.
Masters Chicken Salad Recipe was featured on South Your Mouth Weekend Pot Luck.
More Masters Recipes
Masters Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe; Copycat
Note: Be sure to read through the recipe’s post for tips and details about this recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken, shredded. To make this chicken salad the most authentic to what the Masters serves use an Instant Pot to cook your chicken breast.
- 1/2 cup celery, diced small
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, Use a good quality mayo such as Hellman's or Dukes.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fine ground
Instructions
- Place 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken in a medium-size mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken and toss to evenly coat the meat.
- Add mayonnaise and celery to the bowl. Stirring for 60 seconds or so to completely blend the chicken with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Serve on a brioche bun just like the Masters does.
Notes
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Thank You for Sharing These amazing Recipes..
Can’t Wait Too Try Them
Ginger, you are welcome. All my Masters recipes are as authentic as the items at the concession stands as I can make them. Years prior I have brought home the wrappers and directed the ingredients.