Description
A comforting and nostalgic chicken salad sandwich that’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded (about 280–300 g)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (about 8 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 slices bread (whole grain or white)
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Tomatoes, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: If cooking from raw, poach or roast chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then cool and shred. Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken speeds things up.
- Combine the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the salad: Add the chopped/shredded chicken, celery, red onion, and bell pepper to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust lemon, salt, or mustard to your preference. If the salad feels dry, add a tablespoon more mayo or yogurt. If it’s too rich, add another squeeze of lemon.
- Assemble sandwiches: Lay out 8 slices of bread. Place a lettuce leaf on four slices, spoon a generous 1/4 of the chicken salad onto each, top with tomato slices if using, and finish with the remaining bread slices.
- Serve: Cut sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Chill the chicken salad for 20–30 minutes before assembling to let flavors meld. If making ahead, keep chicken salad and bread separate to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg