Description
The Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich is a timeless favorite made with tender shredded chicken, creamy mayo, crunchy celery, and a hint of seasoning, served between slices of soft bread for a satisfying and simple meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion (if using), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Mix well until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place lettuce leaves on two slices of bread if desired.
- Spoon the chicken salad evenly over the bread slices and top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- Cut in half and serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- Adjust mayo and mustard to taste for creaminess and tanginess.
- Serve on croissants, bagels, or wraps for variety.
- Chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes for better flavor fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg