Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken with a rich and creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and aromatic curry powder, all balanced with a touch of honey and fresh lemon juice. Crunchy celery, sweet golden raisins, and finely chopped red onion add layers of texture and sweetness, while fresh cilantro provides a bright, herbaceous finish. Served between slices of hearty whole wheat bread with crisp lettuce, this sandwich is perfect for meal prep or a quick, satisfying meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a delicious balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors that makes for an unforgettable bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 stalk (diced) Celery
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.25 cup Golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 8 slices Whole wheat bread
- 4 large Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, golden raisins, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently mix everything together until the chicken and other ingredients are evenly coated in the curry dressing.
Taste for seasoning and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.
Lay out 4 slices of whole wheat bread and place a lettuce leaf on each slice.
Spoon a generous portion of the curried chicken salad onto each lettuce-covered slice of bread.
Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Cut each sandwich in half diagonally, if desired, and serve immediately. Alternatively, wrap sandwiches in parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.6 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 534 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 4542 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.3 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.5 g | ||
| Protein | 155.9 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1293 mg | 28% | |
*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.
