A Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this famous chicken salad sandwich recipe, a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors. Tender chunks of cooked chicken breast are mixed with crisp celery, zesty red onion, and a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant herbal note, while salt and black pepper perfectly balance the flavors. Layered with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices between soft sandwich bread, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying meal on the go. Whether you're packing lunch or serving it at a picnic, this classic chicken salad sandwich promises to be a crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 stalk Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Sandwich bread
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 slice Tomato
Instructions
Chop the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Dice the celery and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Pour the dressing over the chicken, celery, and onion mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, then gently mix until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
Take two slices of bread and layer them with a piece of lettuce and one or two tomato slices each.
Spoon a generous portion of the chicken salad mixture onto one slice of bread, spreading it evenly.
Top with the second slice of bread, lettuce side down, to form a sandwich.
Repeat the process for the second sandwich.
Cut the sandwiches in half, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 234 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1718 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 86.5 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 879 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
