Best Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shredded rotisserie chicken (skinless). Alternatively, cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- ⅓ cup light mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ketchup or 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or more, depending on how tangy you like your chicken salad filling, or lime juice
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 celery stalk small diced
- ¼ cup raisins golden or black, or cranberries (or sweet grapes)
- 1 pinch salt or enough to taste
- 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional
- 4 slices large 100% whole wheat bread or sourdough bread, croissant, or low-carb bread if you're on a low-carb diet.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine well the shredded chicken, mayo or plain yogurt, ketchup, lemon juice, carrots, celery, raisins, salt, pepper, and green onions. Adjust the seasonings as needed, add more lemon juice for a tangier filling, and more mayo for a creamier chicken salad dressing.
- Place half of the chicken salad mixture on top of a slice of bread and put the other slice of bread on top. Repeat the same with other bread slices. It will yield 2 sandwiches! NOTE: You may place a bed of lettuce under the filling if you prefer for a fresher touch!
- Wrap the chicken salad sandwiches in individual plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20-40 minutes, or until chilled. Serve with fresh fruits (such as an apple) or baked chips, and a chilled Brazilian lemonade or other cold beverage.
Recipe Notes
- FRIDGE: Chicken salad sandwiches must be stored, wrapped in plastic, in the fridge for up to 1-2 hours. However, you can store the chicken salad filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and assemble the sandwich for up to one hour before serving it.
- FREEZER: It is not recommended! To prep ahead, shred the chicken and freeze for up to 2 months. Then, thaw it overnight in the fridge, mix it with the other ingredients, and assemble the sandwich for a quick lunch or dinner.
Nutrition
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