Creamy Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich
A timeless lunch favorite made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and crunchy vegetables, served on bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g cooked chicken
- 120 g mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 slices of bread
- Optional: lettuce
Instructions
- Poach or bake 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through, then shred to yield about 2 cups of tender shredded chicken.
- Finely dice 1/2 cup celery, 2 tbsp red onion, and chop 1 tbsp fresh parsley.
- In a bowl, combine 120 g mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold the shredded chicken, celery, onion, and parsley into the dressing, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Lay out 8 slices of bread, optionally adding lettuce, and spoon on the chicken salad mixture. Top with another slice of bread and cut diagonally if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or add avocado. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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